The issue of stray animals reached the Supreme Court; Court issues notice to Center and seeks reply within four weeks

Court said, many states are collecting 10 percent cow tax but are not taking any action in this regard.

New Delhi. Supreme Court on that petition Asked for answers from central government and other parties, In which national and Officials to keep stray cattle away from state highways Instructions have been requested. Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta’s bench asked the Center and the states, Union Territory Notice issued to states and other parties including Animal Welfare Board of India Tax has been asked to reply within four weeks.

The bench found that many states 10 They are collecting 100% cow tax but are not taking any action in this regard. The lawyer appearing for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) told the bench. Told that the Supreme Court has already given its opinion in the case of stray dogs. decision has been reserved, In which the entry of stray animals on the highways issue is also included.

The next hearing will be held after four weeks

petitioner ‘Lawyers for Human Rights International‘ The lawyer appearing for the case said that most of the issues are related to stray dogs. Will be involved in the decision of the related case, But in this petition some other Aspects have also been raised. Issuing notice on the petition, the bench has fixed the next hearing of the case after four weeks. The petition asks authorities to stop the entry of cattle on highways. Direction to formulate and implement uniform national guidelines for It has been requested to give.

Request for fencing on expressway

In this petition specifically the accident National Highways and Expressways in sensitive areas But mandatory fencing has been requested. Other than this, For establishment of scientifically operated cowsheds/animal shelters. To ensure adequate funding and prevent illegal release of cattle. But strict punitive action has also been requested. petition For victims of road accidents caused by stray cattle in ‘no fault compensation‘ (compensation that does not need to be proved An appeal has also been made to prepare a framework as to whose fault it was.

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