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 number | 27 of 2009 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2009-03-20 |
| In force from | 2009-08-25 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| Sections | 49 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- The Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
- The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
- The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005
- The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001
- The Central Agricultural University Act, 1992
- The Destructive Insects and Pests (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1992.
- The National Dairy Development Board Act, 1987
- The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984
Questions this page answers
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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