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