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INDIAN PETS LAW

Laws Applicable To Draught Animals

When not in use, animals are required to be unharnessed, fed and watered.
Emaciated animal. Owners are required to provide sufficient food for the animal (PCA Section 11) .

Whipping, kicking or beating. It is illegal to hit any animal (PCA Section 11) . Many tanga and bullock cart drivers use sticks with nails on the end. They also poke the stick into the animal's rectum to prod it to go faster. All of this is illegal and punishable with a fine and upto 3 months in jail.

The use of any harness, yoke or bit with spikes, knobs or any sharp projecton which is likely to cause bruises, swellings or pain to the animal is forbidden.

Tangas may not carry more than 4 persons and the driver.

Camels may not be used on the beach. They are desert animals and sea air damages their lungs therefore it is illegal to keep or use them on the shore (PCA Section 11) .

Prevention from Dog bite

Untrained, unsocialized dogs that haven’t been neutered or spayed can be dangerous to people. Dog owners need to be aware of their responsibilities for training, socializing, and controlling their dogs. A failure to do so can increase the potential if their dog bites a person.

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