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Section 72: Prescribed authority under section 37

Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Rules, 1960State Rules of Bihar · 1956

The prescribed authority for the purpose of section 37 shall be the District Magistrate, The Director of Animal Husbandry, Bihar, Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Officers and Sub-divisional Animal Husbandry Officers within their respective jurisdictions:

Provided that in respect of cases investigated by the police, the Superintendent, Additional Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent of Police shall be the prescribed authority, within their respective jurisdictions:

28. Service of notices and orders under the Act – A notice or an order issued under the act or these rules shall be served on the person concerned in any one of the following modes, namely:

(i). by delivery or tender of a copy of the notice or order to the addressee, or his agent or any other person duly authorized to receive such notice or order on his behalf;

(ii). by registered post;

Forms I-II] Bihar Preservation & Improvement of Animals Rules Part V[21

Provided that if upon an attempt having been made to serve any such notice or order by any of the above mentioned methods, the Veterinary Officer is satisfied that the addressee is keeping out of the way for the purpose of avoiding service, or that, for any other reason, the notice or the order cannot be served by any of the above mentioned methods, the said officer shall order the service of such notice or order by affixing a copy thereof on some conspicuous part of the addressee’s residence where he ordinarily resides, or upon his business premises or upon some conspicuous part of any place of business office or residence last occupied by him and such service shall be deemed to be as effectual as if it had been made on the addressee personally.

29. Penalty – Any person who contravenes any provision of these rules shall, on conviction before a magistrate, be punishable with fine may extend to fifty rupees.

SCHEDULE FORM I See RULE 3 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960 Report about an animal being infective To, The ………………..

I am to report that the animal of the following description belonging to Shri ……………….

of village ……………………… P.S. ……………………….. district …………………………………...

has been found to be infected with …………………… disease.

Signature ………………………… Name ……………………………..

Designation ……………………….

Place ………………..

Date ………………… 11 • FORM II See RULE 3 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960 Whereas it has been found that …………………....................... disease which is contagious has broken out amongst the animals of the area specified below, and there is a danger of the spread of this disease, the said area specified below, and to be an infected area for a period of …………………… Limits of the infected area – • FORM III See RULE 3 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1963 Application for release of animals seized To, The Veterinary Officer, ………………………… Sir, The animal of the description noted below which belongs to …………………………… and which has been seized under the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 10 of the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955, may please be released and handed over to me as I am the owner of the animals / authorized agent of the owner of the animal. The amount due in respect of the upkeep to the animal will be paid by me before the animal is released.

Description of the animal seized:

Yours faithfully Owner of the animal / Authorized agent Village – P.O. – P.S. – District – • FORM IV See RULE 3 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960 To, …………………….

Whereas it has been found that the animal described below is infective within the meaning of section 11 of the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955. I hereby direct 12 you to disinfect the building, place, premises, shed, enclosure, vessel and vehicle where the said animal has been kept or which has some in contact with the said animals in the following manner within seven days from the date of issue of this order.

I. Description of the animal and of the place where kept …………………………… II. Manner in which disinfection shall be done ……………………………………….

1. All refuse derived from cleaning of the building or the premises and all dung, litter, straw, grass or hay shall be taken to a suitable place and burnt and any material left after burning shall be buried.

2. All buildings shall be white washed with good lime water to which 5 percent Carbolic Acid or Phenyle has been added.

3. The floor should be cleaned and thoroughly sprinkled with lime.

4. In case of suspected case of anthrax, the floor after clearing be covered with straw which should be burnt on the floor.

5. In case of vessel or a railway-box or cart with which a diseased animal has come in contact, the internal surface of these vehicles should be washed with soap and hot water containing 5 percent Carbolic Acid or Phenyle.

6. The internal fittings, if made of iron, shall be signed with live flame and any other wood works shall be burnt.

Place ………………….. Veterinary Officer.

Date …………………… • Schedule XLIV Form no.14 (New), 12 (Old) FORM V (See RULE 11 (4) OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Report on Post-Mortem Examination Serial no. .......……… Species ……………………, Colour ……………………, Sex ……………… Age ……………, Owner …………………………………, Residence ………………………………………………, By whom sent for examination and reasons, if any :- Date and hour of – Death P. M. Examination - History - External appearance on removal of skin (describe confusions etc) - Note – Those of the items which do not apply to the case should be scored out.

13 24] Part V Bihar Forest Laws [For VI Mouth and Pharynx - - - Nasal Cavities - - - Larynx, Trachea - - - Esophagus - - - Pleural Cavity and Lungs - - - Pericardium and heart - - - Peritonial Cavity - - - Liver - - - Spleen - - - Stomach and Small Intestines - - - Large Intestine - - - Urinary Organs - - - Generative Organs - - - Brain and Spinal Cord - - - Lymph Glands in general - - - Blood (State if smears sent for Microscopical examination - - - Diagnosis on above examination - - - Remarks (State if viscera sent to Chemical Examiner, give date of dispatch). - - - Results of – Microscopical examination of blood etc - - - Chemical analysis - - - Place where P.M. Examination was made - - - Thana - - - - - - Inspector / Veterinary Assistant Surgeon of ……………………………….

Dated ……../……../19……..

• FORM VI (See RULE 13 (3) OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Licence to keep a bull Shri ……………………………………………………., son of …………………………………… of village ………………………………, P.S. ……………………......, District …………………...

is hereby granted a licence, for keeping the bull described below for breeding purposes in village ……………………….., P.S. ………………………….. district ………………………………… 14 for the period from …………….. to …………………… both days inclusive, subject to the terms and conditions mentioned below:

Form VI ] Bihar Preservation & Improvement of Animals Rules Part V [ 25

(1). The licence holder shall inform the Veterinary Officer if any illness, defect or deformity which is likely to render the bull unsuitable for breeding purposes.

(2). The licence holder shall give the benefit of service of the bull to the cows of the village in which the bull is kept in preference to cows of other villages.

(3). The licence holder shall give to the Veterinary Officer all information regarding services rendered by the bull during the period of the licence.

(4). The licence holder shall inform the Veterinary Officer about death of the bull or its sale or transfer to any other person with full details immediately when such death, sale or transfer takes place.

Note – The licence shall be revoked if there is a breach of any of the terms or conditions specified above.

Licence no. - - - Description of the bull - - - Breed - - - Age - - - Colour - - - Height - - - Mark of identification, (if any) - - - Place ………………….

Date …………………… Veterinary Officer Form XI ] Bihar Preservation & Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 Part V [ 27 FORM VIII (See RULE 13 (3) OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Order of revocation To, Shri ………………………………………. , son of ………………………………….. of village …………….............................., P.S. …………………………… district …………….. …………...

Whereas I am opinion that -

(1). The bull in respect of which licence no. ………………....... to you on ……………………… is …………………….

[Note :- The reason mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 21 of the Act should be mentioned here]

(2). The lecence no. …………………… was granted to you on …………………. under the following circumstances of which the Veterinary Officer was not aware at the time of granting it.

………………................................................ (here described the circumstances).

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(3). There has been a breach of the terms and conditions of the licence in as much as …………...

………………………. (here describe the condition of term violated).

Now, therefore, I hereby revoke the said licence under section 21 and I hereby call upon to surrender the licence to me within a week from the date of this order.

Date ………………… Place ………………...

Veterinary Officer Note :- The portions not required should be scored out.

• FORM IX (See RULE 16 (9) OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Notice of revocation To, Shri ……………………………, son of ………………………………… of village ……………… P.S. …………………………. P.O. ……………………………., district …………………………… Whereas I am of opinion that licence no. …………………….. was granted to you under circumstances of which the Veterinary Officer was not aware at the time of granting the licence or there has been a breach of the following terms and conditions of the licence no. ………….. granted to you …………………………………. (here describe the term or condition of the licence violated).

I hereby give you notice that the said licence shall be revoked after the expiry of three weeks from the date of this notice unless you submit a satisfactory explanation within the period specified above why your licence should not be revoked.

Place ………………………..

Date ………………………… Veterinary Officer • FORM X (See RULE 16 (9) OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) To, Shri …………………………..., of village …………………… P.S. …………………………...

Where it has been brought to my notice that you keep the bull described below and I consider it necessary to inspect the bull;

16 Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 24 of the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955, I hereby require you to produce it for inspection by me / by ………………….deputed by me, between the hours of ………………. on the ………………… day of …………………… 19 ……… at village …………………… P.S. ……………………… district …………………. And to render all reasonable assistance in connection with such inspection to me or the office deputed by me.

District …………………… Description of bull ……………………… Breed ……………………..

Colour ………………………… Age …………… Identification mark ……………………..

Dated ……….. day of …………………… Veterinary Officer Form XI] Bihar Preservation & Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 Part V [ 29 FORM XI (See RULE 19 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Order of castration To, Shri …………………………, son of ……………………… of village ……………...

P.S. ……………………………., district ……………………… Whereas it has been brought to my notice that you keep the bull described below which in my opinion has attained the prescribed age, namely …………………………….. and in respect of which there is no licence in force under the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Act, 1955;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animal Act, 1955. I hereby require you to have the said bull castration within one month from the date of the service of this order by the method and in the manner specified below:-

1. Method – By crushing the cord by Burdizo Castrator.

2.Manner – The bull should be taken to the nearest Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary or to the nearest Stochman for castration. Your attention is drawn to clause (c ) of section 29 of the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animal Act, 1955, under which a person, who neglects or fails to comply with an order as made here under or obstructs or resists the castration of bull as required by the order is punishable with fine which may extend 17 to twenty-five rupees in the case of the first offence and to fifty rupees in the case of a second or any subsequent offence.

Description of the bull ……………………… Breed ……………………..

Age ………………………… Colour …………… Identification mark ……………………..

Date …………………… Place ………………….

Veterinary Officer 30 ] Part V Bihar Forest Laws [ Form XII FORM XII (See RULE 26 OF THE BIHAR PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1960) Notice of entry on land / premises, etc.

To Shri …………………......., son of …………………… of village ……………….. P.S. …………… district ………………………..

Whereas I consider it necessary for the proper performance of duty enjoined on me under the Bihar Preservation and Improvement of Animal Act, 1955, to inspect your land / premises / yard / building / vessel / vehicles etc. I hereby give you notice that I shall enter into the said land / premises / yard / building / vessel / vehicle between …………a.m. ……….. a.m. / p.m. ……….. on …………………...

You are therefore, directed not to remove any animal or infective article from the said land, premises, yard, building, vessel, vehicle until I have inspected it.

Date ………………… Place …………………..

Veterinary Officer

Where this provision sits

ActBihar Preservation and Improvement of Animals Rules, 1960
Section72
Marginal notePrescribed authority under section 37
JurisdictionState of Bihar
StatusIn force as published by the source

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