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Slaughter of Animals for Celebration of Eid-Uz-Zoha, 2022

Animal Resource Development

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Md. Hanif Quareshi and others-Vs-The State of Bihar held that sacrifice of a cow is no part of the festival of Id-Uz-Zoha and is not a religious requirement under Islam.

West Bengal Meat Control Order, 1966

Animal Resource Development

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.

West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Rules, 1950

Animal Resource Development

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

Animal Resource Development

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.