Central Act

The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984

An Act to regulate veterinary practice and to provide, for that purpose, for the establishment of a Veterinary Council of India and State Veterinary Councils and the maintenance of registers of the veterinary practitioners and for matters connected therewith.

Act number52 of 1984
Enacted1984-08-18
In force from1984-08-18
MinistryMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
DepartmentDepartment of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Sections67
Schedules4
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When did the The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 come into force?

It came into force on 1984-08-18, having been enacted on 1984-08-18.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying).

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