West Bengal Cattle Licensing Rules

red No. V(B/SC-.447: No. 339A(I) .; . ~ . ""' . ~.U!!tttr , ·· , •· • ' ~ t I • •, . · · •. ·~~'. , · Extr aordjnary ,! f =====-""'!,."""'. · · ·~-.,,~~-. -""'. • · """·· · -"""· ,-""'P~, :u=b=J=i~'""'. h-~=4=bi::x:y=· =~= .. u=.th= .. ,=o=n""!"·ty=======-======== t \ BRADRA 29] · PI\IQjl,Y; SJ<;!''.J'El.!!lfil\ ~O. 198.5 [SAKA 1907 f ! ·PART I.-:iOr~e;s and Notifications by the Governor of West Bengal/ the High Court, \ :!. Government Treasury, etc. GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY . . ., - • ' . : · ; , ~ : I • ' •· • . S~RVICES ~~ · Milk ,..,,. NOTIFICATION No. 3"i~2~Milk.-~~th Septembe: 1985:-In exerdse of the power conf~.r.red · I'> b)r. .sub."-pef tiorr {U ots~cJ;ion 13 of the West Bengal Cattle }o'iccnsing Act, '1'959 (},Y'est :!;~~fiY'j\'cf ·1 · ofd959), and in supersession of the rules published under n.otifica,tfon No. 2299-Milk, dated 11th May 1960, the, Governor is pleased ;.b.er~bf to 'make the following rules :- · ... ' . - ... . , .. . Rules l. Short title.-These rules may be called the West Bengal Cattle Licens ing Rules, 1985. . 2. Defi.nltfo1,1s.""7In ~lw,~e rules, unless ther~ is anythJng reJ:Jugnant to the s,1, 1bj~ct or ~onte~t •. (~) "1),e J\~t" ~e~ns t~e West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959; (b) "Form" ·means a form appended to these r\iles ,; . ~c) "~9-entj.f!GC\tiOn mark" means tattoo No.' • andf.or brand No. or other · · mark of permanent nature made under these rules on the body of a cattle; (d) "Inspector" i,neans C ofµ cer appointed by the State Government by that c;lesignation for ~he pu rposes of .,.these rules ; · l (e) "Licensee" means a person to whom a licence is issued under the Act; (f~ "Se~tion" wc~1ls Ci sect ion of '':he Act. U OS(l i -..,;.· -•-.,---.. " - - ' . - - -....·-~· T ] 08(2} THE CALCUTTA GAZETTE , EXTi l AORDINARY, SEPTEMBER 20; 1985 3. Issue of liccnce.-{l) Any person intending to have a Class A or a Class B or a Class C licence shall apply to the Licensing Authority in Form I al.ong with a fee of Rs. 10 only per head of cattle for the grant of a Class A or a Class B licence and a fee of Rs. 2 · onl er head of cattle for .the grant of a 9as s c-Hcence.-No foe s all, however, be paya le forc alves-be ow- -moot s intended.to be covered by the licence: (2) . The nature and type -of shed to be provided for keeping cattle ~nder a licence shall be as specified in Appendix I. . . . . . (3) The Licensing Authority shall on receipt of such application and fee, . scrutinise the particulars of the application and may, it necessary, · inspect or cause to be inspected any shed provided for keeping the cattle to find out whether such shed conforms to the specifica,tions in Appendix I. (4) After such scrutiny, and after such inspection (if any), if the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the · shed proVided for keeping the cattle conforms to the specifications in Appendix I and there is no legal objection to the grant ...2f the Jicenc~.z J~ :Ltcensi.ng .. ~uthorifY. shall ~i~~.<:! . ihe . ;J.pplk~t i~ ~rj.¥-Q& to produce ilie cattle for identific2-t1~ ~ 1? emg J!11.l~~ tlie1roodies, 'before such officer and. on suchaate or dates and at such place or places as . may be specified in the direction and the applicant shall comply with such direction. The Licensing ·Authority shall thereupon -grant the licence. · . (5) 'Every Iicen~e - shall be subject to. · the · conditions me~timied in ~~~ppendix II and shall be in Forni II. · . · (6) .·Every licence ·shall be valid up to the 31st March, next after the date oI issue and may be renewed : · Provided that where the Licensing Authority is of opinion that an application for renewal . cannot be disposed of before · the date of the expiry of the licence, the period of validity of the licence may be extended by the ~~>-.""l.=~censing Authority till the dispos~l of the application. Every application for renewal . of a licence shall he made . lo the Licensing Authority at least one month before the expiry of the licen2e and shall b~ mape in Form Ill along with the fee prescribed in sub~rule (1). ' \ . 4 . . . cancellation or refusal of .renewal. of licence.~Where the ticen:sing Authority has reason to believe that · the applicant . to whom a,Ji cence has be~n · granted has violated or failed to comply ·with ·the conditions for the · licence or any provision · of the Act or the rules made there.under he .shall call- upon the -licensee by notice in writing, addressed by registered post to the address given in his licence or as varied on application under rule 5, and ·. stating grounds, to show cause within such period not less than 15 days from the date of such notice as to ·why the licence shalL not be cancelled or the renewal , of the licence shall not be refused and give the licensee an opportunity of b,eing heard. · , 5. Variation of address, etc.-(1) An application tor vanatiori -of· the address of the premises or place or the number or -description of ·the tattle lcept u:nder a licence shall be made in Form IV. The <,1.pplication . shall be acconipariied by a fee of Rs. 5 (Rupees five) only, if . · . relates to the address of the ~premises or place or the des(. . e. : 1f the variatioii relates to the· number of cattle. it shall bcl · . a Jee of Rs. 10 ·only per head of cattle in excess of the cattle!0 ;, - as already been paid. - . · · (2) Where a licence or the ~enewal of a licence or. th~ ~~rlation of a iicencc i.s refused, the applicant shall be entitled to the refund of any fees paid by him for the purpose . ' -· 6. Issue of duplicate liccncc .. -Where the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the licence has been lost or destroyed or mutilated, it may issue a duplicate licence on payment of a fee of Rs. 5 only per licence : .., . ! 1 J J l ~ " '., <' ' PAR-I· 'iJ .. THE ~ALCUTTA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDi.NARY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 . · Provi~e~ that where a licence is mutilated, the licensee shall · ,;, y ~~ch mutilctted licence to the Licensing Authority. surrender 7. Appeal.-(1) An app<?al to the Appellate Authority under section 7 shall state clearly the grounds of appeal . . (2) The Appellate Authc:irit}' shall give the Appellant an opportunity of bemg heard before it passes any order. 8. Seizur~, forfeiture~ etc.-.-(1) When . . the Llcen.sing . Authority or any otlic~r authqnsed by . him in thii> behalf or any police officer not below the rank of a sub-Inspector seizes ·ariy ·cattle · or article used for running a khatal or both, he shall comply, as nearly as may be, with the provisions .of section 100 of the Code of ·criminal Procedure, · 1973 relating to search and seizure. ·~·he2 uros,edur,e laid down · in section 100 of the Code of Qriniinal Procedurg reproduced in Form V shall be folfowed. ' · When the i;,icensbig Authority or -any pffi.cer authorised by him in this behalf or any police officer not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector seizes any cattle; such cattle shall be branded or marked for identification. The brand ing or marking for identification shall be done joint:Jy by the police personnel and staff deputed by the Licensing Ali~h,ori:ty. · · . . ; . . . After seizure the seized cattle would be temporarily impounded in a Calcutta Pound. Arrange~?nt for this intermediate custody in Calcutta Pound and for production before Authorised :.Officer, if required; shall be made jointly by Police and Licensing Authority. Arrangement for .subsequent transport from Calcutta Pound to Government . Farm under orders of Authrised Officer shall also be made by Police and Licensing Authority. A Government Farm will also include a portion of Colony set-up/being set up at Ganganagar, East Calcutta, Garden Reach and Howrah. So far as escort of the seized/forfeited cattle to a Government Farm is coric,erned such escort shall be provided jointly by the Calcutta Police. and . the · WeS't Bengal P~lice. During interim polic~ custody of cattle aft~r . seizure and pending production before the concerned · Authorised Officer the feeding charges and . pound ch&rrges in respect of the cattle shall be realised frotti the concerned cattle keepers at the time ·of getting tlreir impounded cattle released under orders of an Authorised Officer. At the time of removing the ·seized cattle to a Gov-ernnient Far-!Il under orders of an Authorised Officer the feeding charges and pound charges shall be met from the appropi:iate expenditure head maintained by the Licensing Authority subjec,t to the deduction of the ~ale proceeds of milk in case of milch animals. · (2) · The Licensing Authority pi: officer authorised by him or the police officer seizing the cattle or article or both shall forthwit}l. submit to the Officer-in-charge of the police station . having jurisdiction over the area a report in Form VI with respect to such . seizure. This· report will state the contravention of the provisions of the Act, the place whetefrom, the persons from whom and the circumstances under 'which the cattle -or the article or both have been seized. Another copy of this report shall · forthwith be submitted to the Authorised Officer ha,ving jurisdiction. (3) The Licensing Authority or the officer authc:ir(sed by him or the police officer· seizing the cattle or article or both under sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Act shall arrange for the custody and maintenance of such cattle or article or both which will be provided in a Government Farm, namely, Haringhata Farm and a portion of. colony set;-upjbeing · set up at Ganganagar, East Calcutta, Garden Reach and Howrap., · · (4) The owner of the cattle o.r article s:ize? or the persons :from whom they have been seized should be given a notlcC; m Form VII .before the ca~tle or article or both are forfeited (in case of unclaimed cattle/article, the quest10~ of service of such a notice does not arise). This notice shall state the gro':nd. on which it is proposed to forfeit ~h.e catt.le ?r article or both an~ shall provide for making .a representation in writing w1t~m suc h reasonable t ime as may be specified as well as a reasonable opportunity to the owner or the persons of being heard in the matter. 1108(3) 1108(4)' •I ' THE · CALCUTTA GAiET'l'p, EXTRAORDL.'-iARY, S}lJJ?T~J)i.BE:i;t 2q,, ~985 · · (5) The cost of maintenance per day of the cattle or article or both during the period intervening the seizure and the sale by public auction shall be determined by· the Licensing Authority in consultation with Director of Animal Husba.ndry. The seized animals on being transported to Haringhata Farm/Colony by the Licensi.ng Authority or any Officer authorised by him in this behalf or any police officer shall be housed in the earmarked cattle sheds at the said farm/colony and proper maintenance of such · animals including feeding and veterinary health cover shall be made by the Licensing Authority or ariy other Officer, authorised by h~01 till . such time tjle animals are disp()se~ qf m1der orders 'of th.e Licensing Authority or aµy Officer (\,Uthor~sed by hl!!! iri this behfil.£ or any police offic.er or tl},e ord,ers of the Authorised Office~; ·· The n;iilch anim~s shal.1 be milked at Haringb,ata Farm/Colony and milk so produced shall be suitably disposed of through t4e Greater Calcutta Milk Supply Scheme and the sale proceeds shall be deposited in the relevant head of account by the Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Haringhata, West Bengal and Additional Director (P&R), WFP-618, respectively. Where the own.~r or any other. per~on is willing to take back the animaHs) · under Orders of an authorised Qfficer, h~ . shall pay for the cost of tral\sport, .custody, maintenance -and animal h~alt~ coyer which will be deposited uqQ.er · the relevant head of account. All costs of transport, custody, maintenance and animhl health cover shall . be met from the relevant Budget head provided by the Licensing Authority. All the sale proceeds of w.Uk, animals or articles shall be deposited in a . EORMI F""iVt h"'!d· [S~e rule 3(1)] ,, " D9cket No....... .. . ... ..... . Date . . . .. ... . .. . Ba;ck ReL .. ; ............ . ... . Forward Ref.. . ... ... ....... . . To .A~plic.~tion for :Lic~nse for Keeping Cattle The Licensing Authority, L . ·Applicant's tuU n~e ; (in . block letters) · 2. Applicant's · address-" . (a) Permanent: . (b) Present: 3. Name and ~<ldress (pi:~eiit ~Q permanent) of the lawNl g~a,rq,ian or n:anager in case th.e appli~t. is a min.or or · a person · under d,i,s ability: · 4. App:i-oximate . ll'l!IIlB~y,-,· qf adµlt · ~ cattle kept by the ipplicant iµ the 1949 urban ai:ea sirice 1948 : 1950 1951 5; ·On · case of Class · A Licences) Number of persons in t.b.e , fan~ily and their daily requiremen,ts of milk : Numb~r Adult-, Minor : Total Quantity (il! lbs.) per day ' ' r . , . ~,, ! r f i ·J.>A:ii,T; JJ , , THE CAJ,;CUT'.1,'~ . GAZp'f'.TE, EXT;I1~0RDINARY, SEP71EMBER ;w, 1985. . \ ·, . ·.~. :~ I, hereby, apply for the grant of a license for keeping the following cattle at the following premises or place :- · '< (a) Description of cattle : ·. Cows. Calves In milk Oow Number species Buff ' species Dry . Bulls Bullocks H eifers Male ·. : . . . . ~ F emale . (b) Address of the premises or place where the cattle . are to . be kept : (c) Full add~ess of premises or place ~here the cattle are befog kept at the time of a,pplyiiig ,.for the license: - · I hold/do not hold a license/permit from the .... . .. . .. ... .. Municipality/Cor poration/other competent authority, for keeping the above cattle at the premises or place mentioned at (b) above. (A ·copy of the license/permit is to be enclosed). , :~ I have/have not previously · applied for such a license (ment ion particulars of such application and date if so applied) . .... . ... .... . ...... : . .. ... ... .. ... ........ .. . . . I have read/got read, and understood the prov1~10ns of the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, .1959 and the relevant rules, and the. conditions of the license to be issued therel,lnder ,and '!: agree to abide by them. 1 The sum of Rs .. . ...... . ......... (Rupees . .. . . .. .... : . •. . . : ...... ...... ....... ) only has been deposited towards the license fee. I solemnly declare that the particulars stated ab.ove are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date . .. . .... .. ... . .... (Signature or thumb impression of the applicant) Date ... . .. ... .. . ..... . (Signature or thumb impression of the guardian or manager, · if the applicant is minor or ~ person under disability) Date .. . .. .. . .. ..... ... (Thumb impressions attested by) (Strike out the particulars not applicable to you) (Space for official use only) Inspection Report Date ........ .. .... . .. . (Signature of Inspector) Order hy th~ I.icen;;lng Authority Date. . ....... ... ... . ... ..... Licensing Authority I I 1~08(5) '· ~/ / ·1 I APPIDIDIX I [Su r\Le 3(2)J Specification Of tht nature and ty119 of shed · to be pro'fided for cattlt A. Minimum floor · space for housing per head of cattle shall be as follo~ : Cle.ss of cattle : 1 AduJ.t .. , Young Stock · · •• (h.yr. an~aobve) Co.Ives.up to I 'year .. Down Calvers Breeding Bulls. ;--, .. ... Feeding passage 2 3' 3' . ~-} . Manger . or ·· Trough 3 2161 . fl: 2' Standing · 4 5'9' 4;;{1· ., Gutter or diin;i: channel (witlf> rounded edge·:·of·~ ,o.o• .. rsdi'1S). · ) .• ·15 ... , 1161 1'6' ..; ~ ·.·Total transverse .. Passage dimension v' Rear in Central .Single Double sin~e · in :row row ~ , row ed double row shed shod~ shed .~ ; .., . 6 . " 7 ... ~ .. 8 9 4' 5' 16'9' 30'6' 3' 4' 14'3' 26161 / Total fioor space Width Single row' · Double row shed , shed --111 10 11 12 4'6' 16'9'X 4'6' 30'6'X4'6' 31 6• 14'3' x3'6' 26'6' x 3'6' 4' x 4' 4'X 4'· ~ 15' xl0' 15' xlO' 12' x 10' 12' x lO' (1) (2) (3) (4) Cr-:>ss-ga.ngway-In case of a shed housing ca.ttle either in single or double row!!, a cross gangway 4'6' wide shall be provided at a.n interval of e; ery 30 cat tle in a row. Calf-pen-Not more th!lll ten ca;lves shall be housed in a single enclosure. :.- ... ; · .... .. ,, .. · Calving-box for down oa.lvera:.:-qne ·such box for every twenty.five breeding cows and buffaloes. Where the calf.pens, :caving;boxes and bull-pens Ii.re in double rows, a 5' -wide central passage-sha.ll be provide~ • .. '. .. ~ . .. . . ;.. : :·" . .; ~ t ' o· ' I · ... ; . ..... 0 co ........ O> · ~~ ~ >-1 ~ tI1 0 ~ n d ~· r-il~ ~ .. er ;:t>-7 fa >-1 · ,..., t::j tT1 x >-:; H ~· 0 ';lj v ....... z ;i:.,. ::O~ ~-< en tI1 h::J '°3'. tr1. ~ · tJJ tr1. ~ ~ 9 ...... ~ 'O cc Vl ~·. ; :.:. · ' : 1 ,, : ; , . . . t ~ ·~....,,-· ;f1 :;;;.."' , PAi:tT° J) . THE CALCUTTA .<JAZETTE,. EXTRAORDINARY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 1108'(7} ·============::.:=:===================;::==:::::;;::;:::;'-==~-=.:;:-================================-"""'==== B. The height of the shed shall be not less than 9 ft. and 13.5 ft. from ground to eaves and ridges respectively in case of lean-to type roof, or 12 ft. in • case of flat type roof. <:· The roof of the shed shall be either of asbestos sheets, or G. I. sheets, or tiles or cement' concrete. . Under no circumstances thatched or bamboo structure shall be used for the construction of any part of the shed . . . D. Th~ flooring ' of ·the ·:shed: shall be either paved or of cement concrete fimshed with · rough •surface but . not grooved, with a slope of t inch in 3 ft. towards the open · gutter: to facilitate proper drainage. · E. In the case of closed type shed, on inlet knd outlet area of 3 sq.ft. per head of cattle shall be provided; for the purpose of light and ventilation. · · · APP.BNDIX II ;[See .rule 3(5)] 1. · A license shall hot be transf.erable. . 2. The shed shall conform and continue to conform to the specificatioils m Appendix I to the West Bengal Cat~le Licensing Rules, 1985. 3. Any calf born after the grant of the license shall, before it is one year of age, be produced for identification mark beipg made on its body to such officer as may be authorised in this behalf by the Licensing Authority. Any new cattle below the maximum number shall be similarly produced for identification mark. · · ·· · · 4. A licensee must produce the lice~se on demand for inspection by any .authority referred to in section 10 of the Act. · 5. The shed in which the cattle are kept shall be. kept clean and tidy by removing the dung, urine or other refuse therefrom, and by washing the shed daily. Adequate ' 'dririking 'w<i'tei:' shall ·be provided for the cattle. 6. All dung and refuse shall be removed and disposed in a m<mner which does not create a nuisanctc. ' 7. The licensee,..shall immediately inform in writing the Superintendent !'" of Veterinary Services having jurisdiction in the area within which the shed is situated of the outbreak amongst his' cattle 'of any contagious or infectious disease and .shall comply with the instructions of such Veterinary Surgeon. 8. The licensee · sh:all•· · immediately inforirl'in writing the Licensing Authority in the event of any of his cattle being dead or lost or sold or transferred, , · 9.' 'The licensee shall · surrender ' tlie license ·br ·apply for necessary varfat~oh; '.' as sooh . as may be and irt . any case ndf 'later' ; than three days, if the' cattl~ "in respect · of which license· was issued ·ar¢ · dead · or 'lost or· sold or transferred. 10,.,, The· licensee shall arrange without undue delay for proper disposal of the · carcass of any cattle which may be• dead. 11. No fee shall be refunded in respect of any cattle lost, sold, transferred or dead. · · 12. The licensee may, with · the written perm1ss1on of the Licensing Authority, remove any of ·his dry cattle outside the urban area within which the ' ·shed ·is situate1· for maintenance during its dry period and may with such permission bring back that cattle after calving. · 13. The licensee himself shall neither brand nor tattoo nor make any mark of a p~rmanent nature· bn' the:icattle ' similar to the ident ification mark. He shall :nof ;ilSd deface or a1ter any identification mark, . 14. The licensee sha11 n •1t US·! or permit · the use of the shed for any purpos0 other than the housing of cattle . ' i !.: t k f l ' \ ( € r"" ! 1~· ~ : t f ,, I l ~ [ ! ::r .. ' r . ~j · l· ·~\ ( ' r ;~ " ( 1, ~ \ 1108(8) THE CALCUTTA GAZETTE , EXTHAORDlNARY, SEP'l'EMBER 20, 1985, FORM II [See rule 3(5)) License for .keeping cattle License No ... ... ..... . Class... . ....... . Issued/Renewed on .... .. .. . . . . Urban area ............. ; . .............. . ............................ .. . Subject to the provisions of the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959, . and the rules made thereunder arid the conditions specified below .... ... .. ... , .. is hereby, grunted this license· for keeping the following cattle at the premises or place mentioned below for the period ending 31st March, 19 ... . ... . . · Particulars of Cattle :- , · " Species Total Number Description of cattle Identification roo.rks Addres8 of the premises or .Address of the licensee a.nd of hia guo.rdla\.n ·or :M:tB<lmwrr .. number place manager if the lioena,w is. a .minor or a of cattle allowed to person under disability · be kept Number Description Licensing Authority (For conditions please turn over) ·Gonditions 1. · A licens~ shall not be transferable. ( 2. The shed shall corifo~m and continue to c<;>piorm to the specifications in Appendix I to the West · Bengal Cattle Licensing Rules, 1985; , 3. Any calf born af~r the grant of the license, shall, before it is one year of age, be produced for identiflcatjon mark being made on its body to such officer as may be authorised in this Mhalf by the Licensing Authority. Any new cattle below the · maximum number· shall be similarly produced for identificatiqn mark. 4. A licensee must produc~ the license on demand for inspection by any authority 'referred to in section 10 'of ·the Act. - .. · , . · . 5. The shed in whi~h ·the cattle are kept shall be kept clean and tidy ' py .. removing the dung, urine or other refuse therefrom, and by washing the shed dailY:· . Adequate drinking water . shalll be provided for the cattle. 6. · All dung and refuse shall be. re~oveci and disposea in. "a manner which does not create a nuisance. ·. - · 7. The' licensee '' shail. immediately- ' inform in writing the Superintendent of V t!terinary Services having jurisdiction in the area within which ; the shed is situate of the outbreak amongst his cattle of any contagious or infectious diseases and shall comply with the instn1ctions of such Veterina ry Surgeon. ' I ! i ' j i 1 { :r.A.11. T 11 ;:J. THE .CALCUTTA GAZJ?TTE, EXTRAORDINARY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 . The licensee shall immediately inform in writing the Licen~in ? Autli ·ity in the event of any of his cattle being dead or lost or sol M transfer d. / 9. The h .nsee shall.surr~nder the license or apply for n~4~riatio~, as soon as maJ\ be and m any case not later than three .d-ays,'\if the cattle iit respect of whi~H~l~ce~se was is used a~e dead or l~st old or transferred. 10. The hcerg; e shall arrange without due delay for proper disposal of the carcass of an cattle which may b de d. 11. No fee shall ~efunded in es ect of any cattle los~, soM, tnnsferred or dead. - \ - . . . . . 12. The licensee ma' ith the written perm1ss1on of the Licensing Authority, remove an:y of i d cattle outside the urban area within which the shed is situate, for a1 nee during its dry period and may with such permission bring b~c at cattl~ter calving. \ Ii ee himself shal~either brand nor tattoo nor make any e · anent-- nature on the- cattle similar to the - identification all not also deface or ~r any identification mark. -.(..,./"' 1 , The licensee sh~ll not use or~rmit the use of the shed for any p ose other than the housing of cattle. ' Note.-Attention is particularly drawn to the provisions of sections 3 an« 10 and sub-section (1) of section 12 of the West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act.. 1959 laid down below : "Cattle not to be kept in certain areas without license Section 3.-After the expiry of a 'period of six months from the date 0-B which this Act corries into force in any -urban area no person sharU keep any cattle in such area except under a valid license. \ Power to enter. or inspc~t~pre~iscs or pla~e Section 10.-The Licensing Authority or alfy officer of the 5tate Government authorised by him by an order in writing in , .this behall or any police officer of and above the rank of a Sub-Inspector shall have power to enter .. or inspect at any time between sun rise and sun set, any premises orplac~ situate in any area in which this Act ha5 com e into force,--, (i) 1n order to view any cattle or the arrangements for keeping Cattle, ·· in -respect of which an application for a license has be~n made or a license has been issued; or (ii) in order to ascertain if any cattle are being kept in violation of the conditions of a license or the provision ~ of this Act or the rnlel!l made thereunder, if he has reason to believe that cattle are beip&' so kept. fenalties :r-ct10n 12. -(1) -Arty person, who (i} co.ntraveries the provisions of section 3, Ol' (ii) being tl~e holder :Of class A license sells milk m any urban ~rel er in any part of it, or (iii) keeps cattle in any premises or place different -from that mention~• in the license, or (imports cattle into any · lirban area without a license, or) (iv) (keeps or imports) cattl e in excess of the maximum number •r different in descriptio1\ from that stated in the license, or '(v) violates or fails to observe the · conditions referred to in sub section (5) of (section 5, or) Il08(9) ) '' ·~=:~=-:-·w7"""""'"'"'-~~~-=--,=· ~-. J:t. . ,,·"!"' ' . e' y 1108(10) \ I TKB CALCUTTA GAZE.TIE, EXTRAORDINARY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 (ri) keeps cattle in any area which has been declared to be a prohibited area under sub-section (1) of. section 9, without a license, (•~c) (vii) imports cattle into an area declared to be a restricted area und~r sub--section (1) of section 9A without a license; shall be }2@ishable with imprisonment for a term which mJ!Y- . !.'Xtend tothree years or with fine which may extend to three thotisaiia rupees or with both. -- - - · - - 1 FORM Ill [See rule 3(6)) Application for Renewal of License The Liecnsing Authority. 1. Applicant's full name : (iil block letters) 2. Applicant's address W-Permanent : (b.) Present: 3. Name and · address (present and permanent) of· the lawful guardian or manager, in case the applicant is a minor or a person urtder disability : . 4. . On case of Qass A licenses only) Number of members in the family and their daily requirement of milk : Number Adult: Quantity (in lbs)/day Minor: Total: I, hereby, apply for the renewal of my license No............ Class .......... .. issued .on .......... : .......... for urban area ........................ which will expire on 31st March, 19 ............ for keeping the following cattle at thcs following promises,: fw .\-i----·-1'- ·- ' InrfiUk Co'it apeci!!~ Dry Bullocks Heifer~ Male FemiUe (a) Num'l>ot~-----~~~--------~--------~ Buff. specie11 (fl) Addrea1 of the premlsee or plaoe .: (~) Name and adcl.reee of tho licensee': I have /have not previously applied for 1mch reno~al of mY lloonoo (mention particula.rs ·of aW.eh applloatlon and date if llO applied)' : ... ' ... . . ... . . .... .. ....... . . I have tG&d/got read, and .understood the provisiolll!I of the West Bengal Cattle Licensing A.o\, 19!S9, and the relevii.nt rulos, and tho. conditions of the license -to be renewed thereunder and I a~ to abide by them. · I hereby enclose the original receipt No ....... dated . ...... for Rs ......... (Rupees ... •.. . . . . ' . ... only) being the amount or license renewal fee together with late fee for the same (if n.ny) . I eoiemnly declare that the partioulara stated above a.re true to the best or my knowl<tdgo and belief. Dak . .... . Pat. ... . 9&h .... :Da\e .... Date . . .. (Signature or thumb impression. or the applicant) (Signature or thumb impre8aion of the guardian or manager, "if the applicant is· minor or a pel'f!on under disability) [Signature or thumb impression(e) attested by] Strik~ out the particulars not applicable (Space for ofilcial use) · I nsp~t::tion Order by the Licensing Authority (Signature of In~p~tor) Lioonsing Authority '.:PART I ' ; I i I , "·l .·; ~ ·...- . THE CALCUTTA GAZETT!i:, EXTRAORDINARY , SEPTEMBER 20, 1985 1108( 11 =-=========--===-·=-= FORM IV [Sec rtile 5(1)) Application for varia·tions ef the t}=' uv.mber and descriptl°'1 in the To 1. Name of appl~cant (in µlock lottoni) ,,: Address Present: Perm.anent : 2. License No ............. , .. Urban aroa. Clas5 Issued oti. ........ ....... ,, The Licensing Authority. I, hereby apply for the following variation in ~Y license : (a) Address of the new premises or place wl!ere the cattle are to be kept. (b) Maximum num~r Of cattle for which . v.U:iation is sought (includ;ni;, the number already granted Wider the hcense). (c) Description of cattle for which tho variation is sought: · Number In Milk Cow apeoio• Buff. •pecin Blillooka (Strike · out ~he item. not requirod) Calvo11 , I have depo11lt~d J.t1,, . . . (B1Ap0&. ••....•.•... ·• ·, . , .. , .. , . . only) e.a the foo for ve.liiatio11. ])&~ • • •.. Date •... Do.~• . , .. DaM •..• D~k .... . . " ;"~· -, ·:.. . .,.·~---~,.... ~1~·-. . : (Sii!n(l.turo /thwnb impression of tho lioensoe) . .. .1. \ .. : ~ . , ,: (SiiU!J.turo/tf1umb improasion of the guardi.&lu 01 m11-li&1Je~, in ce.&6 the licenaes i11 minor or a peraon under disability) [Si~ture/thumb impression(s) attested by] r (For ool9l.ii.1 uae ";;nJy) lnapectlon· R1port (8ignatur11 of ln.ipeotor) Order 1>1 th• Ll~llfilM l" Althorlty ·<tw\lnsfu~ Autliori~i> FORM' V ~. [Set rule &(l)l .-;'. .. 100.(1) Whenever. linY pl~ce lia91~ tO seatGh' or jnspection under ·this Chapter is closed, any·person r~iditig ih; rii' beitig in charge of, such place, shall on demand ,of th~ officer or other p~so~ ex~utllig' tli'e' warrant, and on production of the~ wartant; ·allow hirtr ft~e ingress thereto; and . afford all · reasonable facilities for a search therein. · (2) If ingress into such place cannot be so obtained, the officer or otber person executing the · warrant may proceed in the .· manner provided by sub- · section (2) of section 47. . . .·. ' . - . ~ . ..- -... ; ... ,·.: .. ~3) \\·here a~y pe rson in ori" a~out such p~<i.c~ is rea~onaoiy suspected oi con cealmg about his per~on any article for which search should be made, such person may be searched and if• such person is a wornari, the search shall be made by another WOIT\all With strict regard to decency. \ ' \ ) 1108(12j i '·· ..... . !-•. ·,. <~· ~·--·-----=t.·--~----~ THE CALCUT'l'A GAZETTE, EX'£RAORDINARY ,• SI;:.PTEMBER,20, 1985 (4) Before making a search under th~s Chapter, the officer or other person about to make it shall call upon two or m·ore independent and respectable mhabitants of the locality in which the place to be searched is siti.late or of any · other locality if no such inhabitant of the said locality is available or is willing to be a witness to the search, to attend . an9- witness the search and may- issue an order in writing to them or any of thern~ :so . to. do. · (5) The search shall be made in their . pr~sence, ·and -~ list of all . things seized in the course of such search and of th.e .places in which they are respec tively found shall be prepared by such officer or other person and signed by such witnesses; but no person witnessing a search under this section shall be < required to attend the Court as a vtiu1ess. of the search unle·ss ~p~c~aUy ,, summoned by it. · · •· · · . (6) The occupant of the place searched, or some person in his behalf shall, · Ill every instance, be permitted to attend during the search, and a copy oJthe list prepared under. ~his section, signed by the said witness, shall be deliverd to such occupant or person. · .... . ,. · .~ (7.) When any person is searched under .. sub-section (3), a list of all things takeri possession of :>hall be . prepared, and a copy thereof shall be delivered t<J such person. . . . : . . (8) Any person who, without r~asonable cause, refuses or negleds . to alte•.•d and witness a search under this sectbn, when called upon to do so by an order in, "".r mng 4elivered ·or tendered to hini, shall be deemed to have &committed an offence under section 187 of the Indian Penal Code." .. , . ·\. FORM vi lSce ruie 8(2)) Report of 11eiaurc • • • > fSee rule . 8(~)] Notic~ .1-0 .......... . ....... . ... Name Of ' the owner/person · · · · · ' · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Address . . ·Th. · t · form him that ~ttle\arti~le.rui pee li't enclosed.have been~ . is 1s o m . . .. ' . ' .... for "1-fola.tion iof ·1Sect1on . . . . . . . . of by the .. .. . . ........ on. ·· · West Bengal Cattle Licensing Act, 1959. . . . . A P rovisions of the said section, the eattle\art1cle so seized are ha?le s per f · . . - H may make a representa to be .forfeited on the ground o · . · · · · · ·. · · . e . . · ·i·n within ....... . .. against such s~izure]forfe1ture and !he ma~ · m w~i ~l on ... . .... , ... ;J:le. may appear i~ .Perso~ or by .a smtable .. f:ti~ei aauthorised by h~ oil the" date of. he~mg faihng whic~ the ca~;f ~ seized sbap. be f~rlelted. ; . · ' Signature of Authorised Officec . . By order of the Go,Vernor, M. K. BOSE, Secy. to the Govt. of West Bengal. ' . ~ ' " i! 1 ·,j