Ahead Of Budget Session, Assam Cabinet Nod To New Cattle Protection Bill

This legislation, when it clears the House, will replace The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950.

The Assam government is set to table a cattle protection Bill during the Budget session of the Assembly starting Monday. This legislation, when it clears the House, will replace The Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950. Under the current law, the consumption of beef is not illegal and slaughter of cattle aged more than 14 years is allowed on the direction of the local veterinary officer. State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika today said the state cabinet has approved the draft legislation, paving the way for it to be tabled in the House. The minister did not elaborate on the details of the Bill. "We had earlier announced that our government would bring a cow protection Bill. The cabinet yesterday approved the introduction of the Bill in the state Assembly. We have told you about this earlier. Even the Chief Minister will brief in the future," Mr Hazarika told the media.