The West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959
west-bengal · 1959
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959
- S. 2In this Act, unless there is anythinc, repugnant in Demi
- S. 3Section prohibits keeping cattle in urban areas of West Bengal without a valid license six months after the Act's implementation.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes two types of cattle licenses: Class A for personal consumption and small sales, and Class B for other purposes.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the application process, licensing conditions, renewal, and requirements for sheds for cattle under the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Licensing Authority to investigate if a licensed person is violating licensing conditions.
- S. 7Section 7 allows aggrieved individuals to appeal to the Appellate Authority against licensing decisions within 30 days.
- S. 8Section 8 prevents legal challenges to decisions made by licensing or appellate authorities under the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to declare certain areas as prohibited for cattle licensing in the public interest.
- S. 10Section 10 authorizes specified officials to inspect premises for compliance with cattle licensing conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes police officers to seize cattle suspected of violating the Act and arrange for their custody and maintenance.
- S. 12Section 12 penalizes violations of West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, imposing fines and imprisonment for offenses like selling excess milk or keeping cattle beyond license limits.
- S. 13(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 14Section 14 allows the State Government to exempt certain entities from the Act's provisions for specific cattle, if deemed necessary for scientific, educational, or public purposes.
- S. 15Section 15 protects state government officials from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 16(1) The provisions of - this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other Act
- S. 1932West Be Act XV of 1955
- S. 1951Section specifies that licenses under the act are subject to prescribed conditions stated in the license.
- S. 1955Section allows cancellation or refusal to renew cattle licenses for non-compliance with Act or rules.