Section 2: Definitions

The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964State Act of Karnataka · Act 35 of 1964

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(i) “animal” means bull, bullock, buffalo-male or female, or calf of she-buffalo whether male or female;

(ii) “competent authority” means a person or a body of persons appointed to perform the functions of a competent authority under this Act;

(iii) “cow” includes calf of a cow, whether male or female;

(iv) “notification” means a notification published in the official Gazette; and

(v) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964
Section	2
Marginal note	Definitions
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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