Bare Act
The Karnataka Traditional Migratory Shepherds (Welfare Measures and Protection Against Atrocities) Act, 2025
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This Act establishes a legal framework to support traditional migratory shepherds in Karnataka by providing them with registration, identity cards, and various welfare benefits. It specifically targets individuals who seasonally move with livestock in search of sustenance, ensuring they receive government support and protection against atrocities. By formalizing their status and offering financial and administrative aid, the legislation aims to improve the livelihoods and safety of this marginalized community while regulating their access to markets and resources. This ensures they are not exploited and can sustain their traditional way of life.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Registration of traditional migratory shepherd
- 4. Entitlement to benefits
- 5. Identity cards
- 6. Framing of Schemes
- 7. Levy of Market Fees
- 8. Traditional Migratory Shepherds Welfare Fund and Board.
- 9. Offences against traditional migratory shepherds.
- 10. Offences against property.
- 11. Offences by public servants.
- 12. Offences to be cognisable and non-bailable.
- 13. Order to pay compensation.
- 14. Power to make rules.
- 15. Power to remove difficulties.
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith.
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