Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977
Andhra Pradesh Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act, 1977
This Act regulates animal slaughter throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Applying to all individuals in the state, it strictly bans the slaughter of all cows and calves of she-buffaloes. Other cattle, including bulls and older buffaloes, cannot be slaughtered without first obtaining an official certificate proving the animal is no longer viable for breeding, milk production, or agricultural work. Illegal slaughter is a criminal offense carrying fines and prison sentences. The law matters because it safeguards dairy and agricultural livestock critical to the region's rural economy, fulfilling constitutional directive principles to protect and preserve their local animal husbandry.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Declaration as to giving effect to certain directive principles
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Appointment of competent authority
- 5. Prohibition of slaughter of cow or calf of she-buffaloe
- 6. Prohibition against slaughter of animals without certificate from competent authority
- 7. Power of revision
- 8. Slaughter to be in places specified
- 9. Power to enter and inspect
- 10. Penalties
- 11. Offences under Act to be cognizable
- 12. Abetments and attempts
- 13. Persons exercising powers under the Act deemed to be public servants
- 14. Protection of persons acting in good faith
- 15. Exemptions
- 16. Delegation of powers
- 17. Establishment of institutions for taking care of cows or other animals
- 18. Power to make rules
- 19. Repeals
- 0. Preamble
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