Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has made an annual license and 100 square yard area compulsory for keeping cows or buffalos at homes in urban areas.
According to reports, no one will be allowed to keep more than one cow and a calf in a house without a license.
In this regard, the new norms will be implemented in all areas under municipal corporations and councils and cattle need to have a separate designated area.
In order to get the license for the same, an applicant has to submit details of the proposed space for the cattle, ensure sanitation, and that no disturbance is created by keeping them.
Meanwhile, as per the reports, the Rs 1000 will be charged as an annual license fee and educational, religious, and other institutes working in the public interest will have to pay half the sum.
However, the license may be revoked, if found that the number of cattle is more than a cow and calf. Moreover, the animals would need to be tagged with the name and number of the owner.
In addition to these, the sale of fodder for cattle will not be allowed without a proper permit in public places, and for those who are found violating; a fine of Rs 500 will be slapped on them.
The reports further claimed that cattle owners cannot run any commercial activities such as selling milk or any of its products.
As per reports, there could be a provision of a Rs 5,000 fine in case of any compromise with the sanitation. The cattle owner will be responsible to dispose of cow dung outside the municipal area every 10 days.
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