Karnataka Cabinet Approved Ban on Slaughter of Cow progeny
After long persuasion Karnataka Government led by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa fulfilled GOBHAKT’s demand & took another bold step to Ban Cow progeny (Gauvansh) Slaughter in Karnataka.
Akhil Karnataka Gauraksha Sangh(r), Karnataka Gaushala Mahasangh(r) had continuously demanded the ban on Cow Slaughter in Karnataka since many years and brought the real condition of Cow progeny to the notice of different governments in last two decades and congratulate Hon'ble Chief Minister & his Cabinate of Ministers & request all Legislators of Karnataka to pass the Bill and VOTE in favor crossing party line.
1st Time came in power BJP ruled government was firm & State Cabinet on Wednesday 10th February 2010 has approved a new law to ban the slaughter of cows and calves and ensure cattle conservation. The Bill, which is set to replace the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, is expected to be tabled in the next session of the legislature.
The Cabinet had constituted a subcommittee under the chairmanship of Home Minister V.S. Acharya to study the drawbacks in the existing law and suggest measures to be incorporated in the proposed Act.The new legislation will be in accordance with the Central Act and in conformity with Article 48 of the Constitution.
Briefing presspersons on the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting at Bangalore, Dr. Acharya and Law Minister S. Suresh Kumar said that the new legislation would have guidelines for the transportation of cattle, apart from stern punishment for offenders.
First-time offenders will be liable to a year in prison and a fine between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000. Those held for a second offence or more will have to face imprisonment of up to seven years and pay a fine between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1 lakh.
Dr. Acharya said that the judgments of courts in various cases pertaining to cow slaughter and transportation of milch animals had suggested that the law should be in consonance with the provisions of the Constitution. “The larger aim of the new Act is to bring in an effective mechanism and enforcement to curb cow slaughter.”
The State Cabinet has approved a new law to ban the slaughter of cows and calves and ensure cattle conservation. The Bill, which is set to replace the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, is expected to be tabled in the next session of the legislature.
The Cabinet had constituted a subcommittee under the chairmanship of Home Minister V.S. Acharya to study the drawbacks in the existing law and suggest measures to be incorporated in the proposed Act. The new legislation will be in accordance with the Central Act and in conformity with Article 48 of the Constitution.
In fact, 7 Member Constitution Bench of Supreme Court of India has upheld the Ban on Cow Slaughter in the year 2005 itself by its Verdict delivered on October 26, 2005. interested can go through this historical Judgement by clicking the image here.
Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji of Shree Ramachandrapura Math, Hosanagar in Karnataka had launched nationwide Gou Grama Yathra recently which got the widespread support from all quarters of society, irrespective of caste, creed and political parties.
Dr. SK Mittal;s Animal Safety Law Guide of Karnataka published in 2001 opened eyes of law makers & further his efforts of uniting all Animal Welfare organizations under Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh® under the divine blessings of Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji ofSri Adi Chunchangiri Mutt. Dr. Mittal took initiative of installing World’s 1st Cow dung based Particle Board & other products manufacturing plant in Mathura and is in process in Karnataka.
Dr SK MITTAL
President Karnataka Goshala Mahasangh ®
President: Akhil Karnataka Gauraksha Sangh ®
