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GAP Act

Overview
  • 1Short Title, Extent and Commencement
  • 2Application of Act
  • 3Definitions
  • 4Appointment of Competetnt Authority
  • 5Prohibition against slaughter without certificate from Competent Authority
  • 6Prohibition of slaughter of animals in places not specified for the purpose
  • 6AProhibition against transportation of specified animals for slaughter
  • 6BProhibition against selling or buying beef or beef products
  • 7Power to enter and inspect premises
  • 8Penalties
  • 9Offences under the Act to be cognizable
  • 10Abetments and attempts
  • 11Persons exercising powers under this Act deemed to be public servants
  • 12Protection of persons acting in good faith under the Act or rules
  • 13Exemption under this Act
  • 14Delegation of powers
  • 15Power to make Rules
  • 16Repeal of Bombay Animal Preservation Act, 1948
  • 17Repeal and Saving
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GAP Act 9

Section 9 · Offences under the Act to be cognizable

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Notwithstanding any thing contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, all offences under this Act shall be cognizable.

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