THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (REGISTRATION OF CATTLE PREMISES) RULES , 1978. — THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960

THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (REGISTRATION OF CATTLE PREMISES) RULES , 1978. In exercise of the powers conferred by clause () of sub-section (2) of section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; 1960 the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely 1. Short Title and application: (1) These rules may be called the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules, 1978. (2) These rules shall apply only to cities or towns which have a population exceeding one lakh: (3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires (a) "cattle" means oxen; buffaloes, cows, bullocks and horses including their young ones; (b) "Certificate" means the certificate of Registration: (c) "registering authority" means such officers of the veterinary department of the State Government or of a local authority as the State Government may, by general or special order; specify in this behalf. 3. Registration of Premises: Every person owning or in charge of premises in which not less than five heads of cattle are kept for the purpose of profit; shall; in any case, where the premises are already in existence , within three months from the commencement of these rules and, in any case where, after the commencement of these rules any such premises, apply to the registering authority for the registration of such premises 4. Application for Registration: Every application for registration shall contain full information regarding the number and types of animals kept or to be kept; the purpose for which they are being kept or are to be kept; the provision made or to be made as respects floor space, flooring, ventilation, supply of food and water; disi