Animal Resource Development

Animal Resources Development Department is basically responsible for formulation and implementation of Livestock and Poultry policies and programmes in West Bengal.

West Bengal Meat Control Order, 1966

Slaughter of Animal

No owner, manager or person in charge or having control of any catering establishment shall, on a prohibited day (Thursday), sell, serve, supply any meat or any food containing meat.

The Bengal Livestock (Import) Quarantine Rules, 1944

Livestock

On receiving intimation that livestock is abroad any vessel entering port, the Veterinary Officer shall without delay go on board the vessel and inspect the livestock and the places therein where the livestock has been quartered.

West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959

Cattle

An Act to regulate the keeping of cattle in urban areas.

West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Rules, 1950

Slaughter of Animal

The provisions of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950 shall not apply to the slaughter of any animal for religious, medicinal or research purposes.

West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950

Slaughter of Animal

President of a Municipality or a Panchayat Samiti and the Veterinary Surgeon may issue a certificate under their joint signatures that an animal is fit for slaughter if they are both of opinion.

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