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GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Animal Husbandry
Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services
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Notification 4/Stray Cattle/2002/AH
The following scheme approved by the Government
is published for general information:-
Control of Stray Cattle Scheme
Introduction:-
The Government of Goa is enthusiastic in improving the facilities
for its citizens and to improve the image of Goa. In this direction
a Scheme had to be formulated to control road accidents due to
stray animals. The traffic on Goa's roads are ever increasing and
with it the that several of the road accidents are caused due to
direct vehicular hits to the animals or because the driver of the vehicle
had to turn to avoid hitting the animals on the road. Animals on the road
are accident prone and pose much problems during the night
when vision becomes difficult and movement of traffic is faster.
The animals not only get injured or killed but invariable involve human beings
getting injured or even killed in the accidents. It is desirable that animals
are not found on the roads and near wayside garbage bins.
Goa is also a tourist destination, the stray animals on the beaches
and wayside give an ugly picture of Goa. These animals should be
shifted to a place where they can be looked after rather than being left
to go about as scavengers and be a nuisance to tourists.
Agriculture today is on the decline. The few enthusiastic farmers who still
would like to pursue agricultural work have to spend large amount of money
to fence their agricultural crop so as to prevent stray animals destroying
their standing crop.
An attempt is made in this scheme to catch the stray animals and transport
them to the Government Cattle Pound, where Government will make
arrangements to look after the animals.
Objectives:-
1. To make all roads and footpaths, highways free from stray cattle.
2. To free beaches from stray cattle menace.
3. To make farmers responsible for their own animals grazing
on other's fields/gardens.
Definitions:-
(a) 'Stray Cattle' includes all animals found sitting on motorable roads
or pavements, animals walking on the road and found in fields without
a herdsman, animals found on beaches and other public places.
(b) 'Government Cattle Pound' means a place run by the Government
to rear stray cattle.
(c) 'Director' means the Director of the Animal Husbandry
& Veterinary Services.
Impounding (Catching & Transportation) of Stray Cattle:-
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services will be responsible
to catch the stray cattle from the roads, beaches and fields and transport
the same to the Government Cattle Pound.
Housing of Stray Cattle:-
The Stray Cattle will be reared at the Government Cattle Pound where feed,
fodder,
water and shade will be provided to the animals. Also necessary medical care
and cross-breeding activities will be undertaken.
Procedure for release of impounded cattle:-
(a) The claimant will have to prove his ownership by making a representation
to the Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services through the
Panchayat/Municipality.
(b) The cattle taken to Government Cattle Pound could be released on
payment of fine as follows:-
i) Fine levied within a period of 7 days Rs. 700/- plus delivery charges
ii) Fine levied beyond a period of 7 days but within 30 days Rs. 1000/- plus
delivery charges
iii) Fine levied after 30 days & above Rs. 5000/- plus delivery charges
Medical Care:-
There will be infrastructure for medical assistance. Artificial Insemination
treatment of sick or wounded animals and other activities.
Visiting Committee:-
The Visiting Committee shall consist of representatives from Directorate
of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Police, Directorate of Panchayat,
Directorate of Municipality, N.G.O's working in animal welfare.
The Visiting Committee shall visit the Government Cattle Pound and assist
the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.
Implementation:-
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services with the
assistance of Municipalities, Panchayats and Goa Police will be responsible
for implementation of the scheme.
Dr. Fernando Furtado, Director (A.H.) and ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji, 12th November, 2002.
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Official Gazette Series I No. 42 page 967-968 16th January, 2003
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