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The bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V M Syam Kumar issued the order in a PIL filed by Angels Nair of Ernakulam seeking the closure of cattle markets in Kerala that operate without roofs, leaving animals exposed to scorching temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius until they are purchased. the bench directed all 14 district collectors to file affidavits regarding compliance with the mandatory requirements envisaged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017, in their respective districts While hearing the PIL. The case has been posted to Oct 7.
He further argued that most cattle markets were located away from areas that usually attract public attention and, therefore, the cruelty inflicted on the cattle often went unnoticed. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. Kochi: The high court has directed all district collectors and district magistrates to file affidavits regarding compliance with the mandatory requirements under the Rules governing livestock markets and the care and maintenance of animals seized in cruelty cases in their respective districts. The petitioner also alleged that at the cattle market in Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, cattle were tied closely together without access to water or shelter. The court further directed that wherever the district animal market monitoring committees are not functional, the district collectors concerned shall take immediate steps to constitute such committees and make them functional at the earliest. Download the TOI App.