The Kerala Cattle Trespass Act, 1961
The Kerala Cattle Trespass Act, 1961
General196133 sections7 chapters
This Act regulates how stray cattle are handled in Kerala to protect agricultural lands and public infrastructure. It empowers landowners or cultivators to seize cattle causing damage and transports them to pounds for safekeeping, with local authorities managing these facilities. The legislation mandates that the state police assist with seizures to prevent obstruction and sets rates for impoundment fees. Additionally, it guarantees the right of farmers to claim compensation for damage sustained and links compensation payments to civil suits. These measures collectively aim to balance livestock farming interests with the protection of crops and property across the state.
Chapter III Chapter III →
Chapter IV 3 →
- 12Procedure when owner claims the cattle and pays fines and charges
- 13Procedure if cattle be not claimed within a week
- 14Delivery to owner disputing legality of seizure but making deposit
- 15Procedure when owner refuses or omits to pay the fines and expenses
- 16Disposal of fines, expenses and surplus proceeds of sale
- 17Application of fines and unclaimed proceeds of sale
- 18Officers and pound-keepers not to purchase cattle at sales under this Act
Chapter V Chapter V →
Chapter VI Chapter VI →
- 23Penalty for forcibly opposing the seizure of cattle or rescuing the same
- 24Penalty for damage caused to land or crops or public roads by cattle
- 25Recovery of penalty for mischief committed by causing cattle to trespass
- 26Powers of Police to investigate offences under section 24
- 27Penalty on pound-keeper failing to perform duties
- 28Application of fines recovered under sections 24, 25 and 27
Chapter VII Chapter VII →
Chapter VIII = →
Chapter VI PENALTIES . →
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