After getting the assent from Athe Governor a few days the Governor a few days ago, the laws providing stricter punishment for cow slaughter came into effect in Gujarat from Monday, the day Diwali celebrations began in the State.
The Gujarat Assembly had unanimously passed the resolution on September 27 stipulating stricter punishment for cow slaughter and other related crimes in the State.
Governor Kamla, who had earlier returned some Bills without her assent, had approved this legislation on October 13 along with the commonly known Impact Fee Bill that would help regularise unauthorised constructions by paying a fine to the civic authorities.
The Gujarat Animal Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2011 stipulates seven-year jail term for trade and transportation of beef in the State.
A fine of `50,000 has also been recommended for those convicted on charges of sale and transportation of beef.
The vehicle used for transportation would also remain confiscated with the police for as long as the trial continues in court, the new law stipulates.
Slaughter of milch cattle below the age of 16 years is banned in Gujarat for decades, but illegal slaughter was taking place and beef was transported clandestinely to the neighbouring State.
Anyone involved in storage, transportation or sale of beef, directly or indirectly, will also be punished under this law that comes into effect from Dhanteras day (Monday).
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