What is the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021? l Assam's New Cattle Bill
Government licence, fitness certificates, sale in only designated spots and definitely not in areas dominated by non-beef-eating communities -- these are some of the clauses in the new Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, introduced today in the state Assembly. Once passed, it will replace the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950. The cabinet of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had on July 8 cleared the draft legislation, primarily aimed at stopping the movement of cattle from other parts of the country into Assam and vice-versa. Under the new law, cattle can be slaughtered in Assam only with authorities' permission and at a licensed slaughter house after government veterinary officers issue fitness certificates. In any case, cows and their calves cannot be killed. Cattle aged above 14 years are otherwise permitted to be slaughtered. However, cattle can be slaughtered on religious occasions.
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