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Bare Act

The Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratisedh Adhiniyam, 2004

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This Act, known officially as the Madhya Pradesh Govansh Vadh Pratisedh Adhiniyam, 2004, prohibits the slaughter, possession, and transport of cows throughout the entire state. It requires the government to appoint a Competent Authority to enforce these rules and strengthen institutions that care for aging or sick cattle. Violations are serious, carrying a maximum penalty of three years in prison, a fine, or both; the offenses are non-bailable. The legislation empowers officials to search and seize animals, and it provides legal protection to those who act in good faith while enforcing these strict animal welfare measures.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Appointment of Veterinary officer
  4. 4. Prohibition on possession of beef
  5. 5. Prohibition on transport of cow progeny for slaughter
  6. 6. Strengthening of institutions
  7. 7. Power to search and seize
  8. 8. Penalty for contravention of Section 3, 4 and 5
  9. 9. Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
  10. 10. Protection of action taken in good faith
  11. 11. Officers exercising powers under this Act deemed to be public servants
  12. 12. Power to make rules
  13. 13. Power to remove difficulty
  14. 14. Repeal and saving

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