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The Cattle-Trespass (Bombay Amendment) Act, 1931

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The Cattle-Trespass (Bombay Amendment) Act, 1931, is a legislative amendment to the principal Cattle-trespass Act of 1871, designed to enhance the management of stray cattle and protect agricultural interests in the Bombay region. It mandates that cattle owners provide a security deposit before reclaiming impounded animals, ensuring accountability for future trespasses. The Act empowers local revenue officials, such as Mamlatdars and Tahsildars, to order the removal of cattle from overgrazed or protected lands. It also clarifies the right of citizens to sue for damages caused by trespassing cattle, providing a clear legal framework for farmers to seek compensation for crop loss.

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  1. 1. Short title
  2. 2. Amendment of section 14 of Act I of 1871
  3. 3. Amendment of section 1 of Act I of
  4. 4. Amendment of section 10 of Act I of
  5. 5. Insertion of new sections 12A and 12B in Act I of
  6. 12B. Removal of cattle to specified places.
  7. 29. Saving of right to sue for compensation.
  8. 32. Power to make rules.

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