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(2) It extends to the whole of Uttar Pradesh. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification2 in the Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different areas of Uttar Pradesh. Definitions 2- In this Act, unless there is any thing repugnant in the subject or context -- (a) "approved bull" means a bull certified and branded under section 6 ; (b) "bull" means an uncast rated male progeny of a cow or buffalo, not less' than two years of age ; (c) "castrate" in relation to a bull means, to deprive it of the power of propagating its species; (d) "Director" means the Director of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh, and includes an Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh ; (e) "keep" in relation to a bull means, to own a bull or to have control, possession or custody thereof for the time being; (f) "Livestock Officer" means an "officer appointed by the State Government to perform in relation to any area the functions of Livestock Officer under this Act ; and (g) "prescribed' means prescribed by rules made under this Act. Prohibition of keeping un- approved bull 3- Except as provided by or under this Act, no person shall keep a bull which is not an approved bull. 1- For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see U. P. Gazette, Extraordinary, dated December 2. 1963. 2- Under Notification No. 2266/XVII-E-27-55. dated June 1, 1965 the said Act Came into force w. e. f. October I, 1965 In the following Tahsils of district Meerut :-