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 (i) 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: These rules may be called the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules , 1978 . These rules shall apply only to cities or towns which have a population exceeding one lakh . 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 , sup