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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | freight |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
section (2) of section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960); the Central Government Rules 25 to 32 shall apply to transport of monkeys from a rail-head to
THE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1978! In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960); the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by the said section, namely:— CHAPTER I 1. Short title-——These rules may be called the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978. 2. Definitions.—In these rules unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) qualified veterinary surgeon means one who holds a diploma or a degree of a recognised veterinary college; (b) “Schedule” means a schedule appended to these rules. CHAPTER II TRANSPORT OF DOGS AND CATS 3. Rules 4 to 14 shall apply to the transport of dogs and cats of all breeds whether by rail, road, inland waterway, sea or air. 4. (a) A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the dogs and cats are in a fit condition to travel by a rail, road, inland waterway, sea or air and are not showing any sign of infectious or contagious disease including rabies, shall accompany each consignment and the certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule A. (b) In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport. 5. No dog or cat in an advanced stage of pregnancy shall be transported. 6. (a) Dogs or cats to be transported in the same container shall be of the same species and breed. (b) Unweaned puppies or kittens shall not be transported with adult dogs or cats other than their dams. (c) No female dog or cat in season (cestrus) shall be transported with any male. 7. (a) Any dog or cat reported to be vicious or exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be transported individually in a cage, muzzeled and labelled to give warning to handlers. (b) In extreme cases, the dogs or cats shall be administered with sedative drugs by a qualified veterinary surgeon. 8. (1) When dogs or cats are to be transported for long distances— (a) they shall be fed and given water atleast two hours prior to their transport and shall not be packed for transport if they are hungry or thirsty; 1. Vide Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Department of Agriculture), Notification No. 18-6/70 LDI, dated 23rd March, 1978. 37 38 The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 [Rule 8 (b) they should be exercised as late as possible before despatch; (c)_ they shall be given adequate water for drinking every four hours in summer or every six hours during winter; (d) they shall be fed once in twelve hours in the case of adult dogs or cats and they shall be fed once in four hours in the case of puppies and kittens in accordance with the instructions of the consignors, if any; (e) adequate arrangements shall be made for their care and management during the journey. (2) When the dogs or cats are to be transported by rail involving a journey of more than six hours, an attendant shall accompany the dogs or cats to supply them with food and water on the way and the attendant shall have access to the dogs or cats for this purpose at all stations and no dog or cat shall be exposed to the direct blast of air during such journey. 9. Where dogs or cats are to be transported for short distance by road in a public vehicle, the following precautions are to be taken, namely:— (a) They shall be put in a cage and the cage containing the dogs or cats shall not be put on the roof of the vehicle but shall be put inside the vehicle preferably near the end of the vehicle; (b) the vehicle transporting the dogs or cats shall as far as possible maintain constant speed, avoiding sudden stops and reducing effects of shocks and jolts to the minimum, (c) atleast one attendant shall be present at all times during transit who shall ensure that proper transit conditions are observed and shall also replenish food and water whenever necessary. 10. Where dogs or cats are to be transported by a
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