शनिवार, 15 दिसंबर 2012

Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh ® welcome and heartily congratulate Karnataka Government for passing necessary amendments in Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964


14.12.2012 : A day full of Joy in animal lovers today as long pending demand was fulfilled by Janapriya Chief Minister Sri Jagadish Shettar and Law minister Sri S. Suresh Kumar, Animal Husbandry Minister Revu Nayak Belmagi  for passing necessary amendments in Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act,1964 during the winter Assembly Session at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, in Belgaum yesterday.
Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Bill, 2012 was passed in the legislative assembly and council on Thursday amidst a walkout by opposition parties. The bill will now go to Governor H.R. Bhardwaj for his approval.
The bill seeks to ban the slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks. It was proposed to amend the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Prevention Act, 1964, to enlarge the definition of cow so as to include bulls and bullocks and empower the competent authority to issue a certificate in case of animals that can be slaughtered. Animals aged 15 years or above can be slaughtered after obtaining the permission of the authorities.
The Act bans slaughter of all forms of animals including, cows, ox and bulls besides banning the slaughter of calves. The government will set up an authority which will be the certifying agency to decide the animal's age and will give the green signal for slaughter if the particular animal is aged over 15. Officers above the rank of sub inspector are entitled to levy penalties for violating the law.
Any violation of the act will amount to imprisonment of one year which can be extended upto seven years and a fine of Rs 25,000- Rs 50000 or both.
The BJP government was forced to withdraw the bill on Wednesday following technical error in printing as the Kannada and English versions differed. While the Kannada version mentioned the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Preservation Bill, 2011, the English version printed the year as 2012.
The above amendments will save millions of lives and will help State exchequer, GDP, Rural growth and Youth and women empowerment
Issued in public interest by
Dr.SK Mittal President
Karnataka Goshala Maha Sangh®


Honorable Law Minister                                                                                                   30.8.2012
Government of Karnataka
Vidhan Saudha
Bangaluru
                              Sub:Prevention of cow Slaughter in Karnataka.needs minor amedment in        
                                       Karnataka Prevention of Cow slaughter & Preservation of Cattle Act,1964
Sri S. Suresh Kumar Ji,
Greetings,

Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh ® is functioning since many years as representative of Goshalas, Cattle safety, implementation of Laws and welfare of State under the divine blessing and guidance of Honorary President Sri Sri Balagangadhanath Mahaswami Ji peethadhipati of Sri Adichunchangiri Math. We draw attention towards fast depleting Bull and Bullock stock in Karnataka.

We have Karnataka Prevention of Cow slaughter and  Preservation of Cattle Act (35 Act of 1964) in force in the State but a large number of Bull & Bullock are sent to slaughter, not only to Karnataka slaughter houses BUT to nearby Sates.

This depletion is resulting in to big threat to our Draught power, breed improvement, milk production and in turn hampering Rural growth, women empowerment and also our religious sentiments. Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh® is struggling very hard and Government even decided to stop this evil and passed Karnataka Prevention of slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill in 2010 but is held up in becoming Act ill date

Looking the urgent necessity and show Government commitment, immediate action is required.
We propose a minor amendment in present Karnataka Prevention of Cow slaughter and cattle Preservation Act, 1964 (Act 35 of 1964)  as under:
Provisions in Act of 1964
Amendment proposed in Sept,012
Provisions after amendment
2.Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(i) “animal” means bull, bullock, buffalo-male or female, or calf of she-buffalo whether male or female;

 (ii) “competent authority” means a person or a body of persons appointed to perform the functions of a competent authority under this Act;
 (iii)“cow” includes calf of a cow, whether male or female;

 (iv) “notification” means a notification published in the official Gazette; and
 (v) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.



(i)to  remove bull, bullock





Include bull, bullock


2.Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
 (i) “animal” means buffalo-male or female, or calf of she-buffalo whether male or female;
 (ii) “competent authority” means a person or a body of persons appointed to perform the functions of a competent authority under this Act;

 (iii) “cow” includes bull. Bullock and calf of a cow, whether male or female;
 (iv) “notification” means a notification published in the official Gazette; and
 (v) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
5. Prohibition against slaughter of animals without certificate from competent authority.—(1) Notwithstanding any law, custom, or usage to the contrary, no person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered or offer or cause to be offered for slaughter any animal, other than a calf of she-buffalo, unless he has obtained in respect of such animal a certificate in writing from the competent authority appointed for the area that the animal is fit for slaughter.
 (2) A certificate under sub-section (1) shall be granted by the competent authority, after it has, for reasons to be recorded in writing, certified that,—
 (a) the animal is over the age of twelve years; or
 (b) the animal has become permanently incapacitated for breeding, draught or giving milk due to injury, deformity or any other cause.
 (3) No certificate under sub-section (1) shall be granted if the animal is suffering from any disease which makes its meat unwholesome for human consumption.
(4) A certificate under this section shall be granted in such form and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed.











(a) replace fifteen years to twelve years
5. Prohibition against slaughter of animals without certificate from competent authority.—(1) Notwithstanding any law, custom, or usage to the contrary, no person shall slaughter or cause to be slaughtered or offer or cause to be offered for slaughter any animal, other than a calf of she-buffalo, unless he has obtained in respect of such animal a certificate in writing from the competent authority appointed for the area that the animal is fit for slaughter.
 (2) A certificate under sub-section (1) shall be granted by the competent authority, after it has, for reasons to be recorded in writing, certified that,—
 (a) the animal is over the age of fifteen years; or
 (b) the animal has become permanently incapacitated for breeding, draught or giving milk due to injury, deformity or any other cause.
 (3) No certificate under sub-section (1) shall be granted if the animal is suffering from any disease which makes its meat unwholesome for human consumption.
(4) A certificate under this section shall be granted in such form and on payment of such fee as may be prescribed.

11.Penalties.—Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
From six months to seven years and from one thousand rupees to one lakh rupees
Penalties.—Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to Seven years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both

If desired, above most minor amendments can be made by Gazette Notification as amendment which will save millions of cow and animals from slaughter and loss of State live stock wealth. Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh ® humbly pray for the necessary amendments at the earliest.

Requested in public interest by
Dr. SK Mittal              President
Karnataka oshala Mahasangh ®