Section 37

Delegation of powers.

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

  • Act 59 of 1960
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
About this Act

An Act to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals and for that purpose to amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.

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    The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any of the powers exercisable by it under this Act, may, subject to such conditions as it may think fit to impose, be also exercisable by any State Government.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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