Bare Act

The Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958

The Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958 provides a legal framework to protect specified domestic animals—including bulls, bullocks, cows, calves, and buffaloes—from unlawful slaughter, maiming, and harm across the State of Tamil Nadu. The Act regulates animal slaughter by requiring prior applications and official certificates from designated competent authorities before any covered animal can be slaughtered. It strictly prohibits and penalizes actions like poisoning, maiming, or disabling animals to circumvent slaughter restrictions. It applies to livestock owners, slaughterhouse operators, traders, and local authorities, serving to protect agricultural livestock assets and prevent cruelty.

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