If the Veterinary Officer deems it necessary that an animal, which is infected with a scheduled disease, euthanasia has to be resorted to, for preventing the spread of the disease to other animals in the area or to protect public health if the disease is of zoonotic importance, he may, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, by an order in writing, direct euthanasia of the animal and the carcass disposed of immediately to his satisfaction.
Section 25: Resort to euthanasia for infected animals.
The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009Central Act · Act 27 of 2009
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section | 25 |
| Marginal note | Resort to euthanasia for infected animals. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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