The Karnataka Live-stock Improvement Act, 1961
The Karnataka Live-stock Improvement Act, 1961
The Karnataka Live-stock Improvement Act, 1961 regulates the breeding of livestock across the State of Karnataka to improve animal health and breed quality. It applies to individuals who keep or own bulls, including buffalo bulls, requiring them to obtain an official licence once the animal reaches a specified age. Licensing officers can inspect bulls, grant or revoke licences, and order the free castration of unlicensed, defective, or diseased animals to prevent undesirable breeding. The Act matters because it helps control livestock genetics, prevents the spread of contagious animal diseases, and enhances agricultural productivity through managed breeding standards.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Conferment of powers or duties of the Director.
- 4. Bulls which have attained a certain age to be licensed.
- 5. Refusal and revocation of licences.
- 6. Surrender of licence.
- 7. Grant of duplicate licence.
- 8. Inspection of bulls.
- 9. Power to order castration of bulls.
- 10. Production of licence.
- 11. Penalties.
- 12. Composition of offences.
- 13. Power of Licensing Officer to castrate bulls.
- 14. Power of Licensing Officer, etc., to inspect or mark bull and to enter premises.
- 15. Duty of Officers to report offences.
- 16. Cognizance of offences.
- 17. Officers to be public servants.
- 18. Bar of certain proceedings.
- 19. Limitation for certain suits and prosecutions.
- 20. Power to make rules.
- 21. Bull dedicated to a religious purpose.
- 22. Repeal and Savings.
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