NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said it was planning to bring a new legislation with stiffer penalties and punishments to prevent cruelty against animals. The proposed bill is expected to replace the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960.
Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh said Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Animal Welfare Board of India Act, 1962, were meant to promote animal welfare and for the purpose of protecting animals from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering.
Responding to a question by BJP member Maneka Gandhi, the minister said, "We want to come with a comprehensive animal welfare Act with steep penalties. Because, as of today, it (penalty) is laughable." Maneka said the fine was as low as Rs 50.
On a related issue, Ramesh said his ministry would be issuing advisories to state governments to emulate those governments that had banned animal sacrifice. He, however, said the government would desist from asking for a ban as the issue was a "sensitive one".
"As far as banning animal sacrifice is concerned, this is a sensitive issue and I want to proceed with some caution," Ramesh said. "There are some states that have banned animal sacrifice and we shall certainly send advisories to all states to emulate those who have banned it," he added.
The minister also condemned games like bull fighting in some states. Jallikattu, or taming of the bull, which is popular in Tamil Nadu, was nothing but animal cruelty, the minister said while regretting the decision by the state assembly to recognise it. "Even Spain has banned bull fights, I don't understand why can't Tamil Nadu do so," Ramesh said.
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Pooja.M.V,
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Replying to a query in Lok Sabha, environment and forests minister Jairam Ramesh said Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Animal Welfare Board of India Act, 1962, were meant to promote animal welfare and for the purpose of protecting animals from being subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering.
Responding to a question by BJP member Maneka Gandhi, the minister said, "We want to come with a comprehensive animal welfare Act with steep penalties. Because, as of today, it (penalty) is laughable." Maneka said the fine was as low as Rs 50.
On a related issue, Ramesh said his ministry would be issuing advisories to state governments to emulate those governments that had banned animal sacrifice. He, however, said the government would desist from asking for a ban as the issue was a "sensitive one".
"As far as banning animal sacrifice is concerned, this is a sensitive issue and I want to proceed with some caution," Ramesh said. "There are some states that have banned animal sacrifice and we shall certainly send advisories to all states to emulate those who have banned it," he added.
The minister also condemned games like bull fighting in some states. Jallikattu, or taming of the bull, which is popular in Tamil Nadu, was nothing but animal cruelty, the minister said while regretting the decision by the state assembly to recognise it. "Even Spain has banned bull fights, I don't understand why can't Tamil Nadu do so," Ramesh said.
Regards,
Pooja.M.V,
Coordinator
Source:Internet
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