In pursuance to the approval of the Cabinet Memorandum No. CAB-2/2013(Pt), dated 04/07/2020 and for strict compliance of the Food Safety &Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety& Standards(Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation 2011, the State Government has banned the import and sale of dog meat in the State.

As per the order, commercial import and trading of dogs and dog markets, and commercial sale of dog meat in markets and dine in restaurants will be banned.

Any person found violating the order shall be liable to be punished under Section 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and/or any such other provisions of law as may be applicable.

The District Administration, Police, Municipal Administration and the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, severally or jointly, will enforce the order.

(Nouneseno, IA)