This is a unique aspect of The Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, which aims to regulate “slaughter, consumption, illegal transportation” of cattle. If passed, the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950, which Sarma had earlier said lacked sufficient legal provisions to “regulate slaughter, consumption and transportation of cattle”, will be repealed. Many states which have their own anti-slaughter laws, do not exclude specific areas — like what Assam proposes — to sell or buy beef and beef products. The Assam Bill prohibits inter-state transport of cattle to and from, as well as through Assam without valid documents. However, no permission is required to transport cattle for grazing or other agricultural or animal husbandry purposes, as well as to and from registered animal markets, within a district.

Source: Indian Express July 12, 2021 14:13 UTC