JAMMU: District Magistrate Jammu, under Section 6 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, has restricted the use or cause to be used of any animal for drawing any vehicle or carrying any load during the period between 12 noon to 3:00 PM.
An order issued here stated: “It has been reported that there are instances where certain people are using animals including buffalo, bullock, pony, mule, donkey, and camel, among others for carrying loads during the daytime (the period between 12 noon and 3:00 PM) amidst high day temperature (exceeding 37°C), resulting into the scenario which has the potential of inflicting injury and may even result in the death of the animals.”
“Whereas, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965 provide the legal framework to take preventive measures and stringent action against the offenders violating the provisions of the animal welfare legislation,” reads the order.
“In view of the above, under Section 6 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965 it is hereby ordered that no person shall use or cause to be used any animal for drawing any vehicle or carrying any load during the period between 12 noon and 3:00 PM,” it reads.
“This order shall come into force with an immediate effect and shall remain in force for two months from the date of its issue or till the order is rescinded whichever be earlier,” it added.
