THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR KAHCHARAI ACT, 2011 ACT XVIII OF 2011

The Jammu and Kashmir Kahcharai Act, 2011

This statute regulates the levy, assessment, and collection of grazing tax, known as Kahcharai, on livestock across the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to local livestock owners, temporary visitors, and nomadic graziers such as Gujjars, Bakerwals, and Gaddis who migrate seasonally with their herds. The law establishes barrier check posts to enumerate animals, mandates permits and registration for nomads, sets differential tax rates based on movement patterns, and provides exemptions for specific domestic or working animals. By controlling animal movement and restricting grazing in ecologically fragile areas, it aims to prevent soil erosion, manage forest resources, and generate local revenue.

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