The Amendments made to 2021 Act recently are as follows.
Assam Cattle Preservation Act 2021 |
Amendments made in Winter Session 2021 |
Prohibited inter-district movement of cattle within Assam without valid documents. |
It allows movement from one district to another, provided these do not border Bangladesh. |
People transporting the cattle must be registered under the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department. |
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They should have permits to transport the cattle for agricultural or animal husbandry purposes or for trade. |
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It gives authorities the power to enter and inspect any premises on the basis of suspicion. |
Besides entering and inspecting, police can also seize properties that have been acquired in the last 6 years with money earned from illegal cattle trade. |
It places the burden of proof on the accused. The person has to prove that the property has not been illegally acquired through sale or transportation of cattle or in violation of any of the provision under this Act. |
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Sale of seized vehicles, boats and vessels is allowed through “public auction” after being produced before the appropriate court. |
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