State Act

Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act

4. (1) Nothing in section 3 shall apply to cow progeny, suffering from such conditions, notified as such by the State Government which are-- (a) incurable and accompanied by intolerable pain, or (b) contagious/infectious disease and have become cause of danger to livestock as well as to human being : Provided that in regard to clause (a) and (b), above, a certificate shall be given by the local Veterinary Officer in charge to the effect that the animal is indeed suffering from such an incurable and extremely painful or contagious/ infectious disease. (2) The method of disposal of carcass of an animal, covered by sub-section (1), shall be in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government.