Karnataka Govt Moves High Court Seeking Modification Of Order Directing No Coercive Action Against Cattle Transport Till Rules Are Made
Live LawThe Karnataka Government has moved an application before the High Court, seeking to modify its order dated January 20 restraining any coercive action for violation of Section 5 of the then Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020, till the rules are brought into force. Thereafter, by notification dated 24.05.2021 published in the Gazette dated 25.05.2021, the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Rules, 2021 are framed referable to the rules contemplated under the proviso to Section 5 of the Act," the plea states. The application adds, "In view of the undertaking given before this Hon'ble court that, "No, coercive action shall be initiated by the State Government for the breach of violation of Section 5 until the rules are framed", no coercive action could be taken by the Government, notwithstanding the enactment and publication of the Rules. Hence, now the State Government would seek the permission of this Hon'ble Court to implement the provisions of Section 5 of the Act and seek the indulgence of this Hon'ble Court to modify the earlier order, dated 20.01.2021."