Central Act

The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009

An Act to provide for the prevention, control and eradication of infectious and contagious diseases affecting animals, for prevention of outbreak or spreading of such diseases from one State to another, and to meet the international obligations of India for facilitating import and export of animals and animal products and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number27 of 2009
Enacted2009-03-20
In force from2009-08-25
MinistryMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
DepartmentDepartment of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Sections49
Schedules2
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When did the The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 come into force?

It came into force on 2009-08-25, having been enacted on 2009-03-20.

Which ministry administers it?

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

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