The Live-stock Importation Act, 1898

Section 2. Definitions

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

2. Definitions. In this Act unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-- (a) the expression "infectious or contagious disorders" includes tick-pest, anthrax, glanders, farcy, scabies and any other disease or disorder which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette; and (b) "live-stock" includes horses, kine, camels, sheep and any other animal which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette ; [1][(c) "import" means the bringing or taking, by sea, land or air into [2][India].] [3][(d) "live-stock products" include meat and meat products of all kinds includ­ing fresh, chilled and frozen meat, tissue, organs of poultry, pig, sheep, goat; egg and egg powder, milk and milk products; bovine, ovine and caprine, embryos, ova, semen; pet food products of animal origin and any other animal product which may be specified by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.] [Footnotes] 1. Ins. by Act 40 of 1953, s. 3. 2. Subs. by Act 62 of 1956, s. 2 and the Schedule for the territories to which this Act extends (w.e.f.1-11-1956). 3. Ins. by Act 28 of 2001, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-7-2001).

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 62 of 1956, s. 2

    In force from 1 Nov 1956

    Footnote: 2. Subs. by Act 62 of 1956, s. 2 and the Schedule for the territories to which this Act extends (w.e.f.1-11-1956).

  2. inserted by Act 28 of 2001, s. 3

    In force from 5 Jul 2001

    Footnote: 3. Ins. by Act 28 of 2001, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-7-2001).

  3. inserted by Act 40 of 1953, s. 3

    Date not stated in the footnote

    Footnote: 1. Ins. by Act 40 of 1953, s. 3.