MARGAO: The South Goa District Magistrate has permitted Quraishi’s Meat Traders Association of Goa, Karaswada, Mapusa to transport buffaloes to Goa Meat Complex Ltd in Usgao for slaughter purpose from
neighboring States, on the grounds that the various conditions imposed are complied with. The conditions include that the relaxation would be
restricted for transportation of healthy buffaloes only and that the animals
shall be directly unloaded at the Goa Meat Complex Ltd, Usgao for slaughter. Furthermore, the rejected animals, if any, shall be directly
lifted and transported back to the original place from where they were procured, following the necessary formalities laid down as per
PCA Act (Transportation Rules).
The animals being transported should not be affected with ‘lumpy skin disease’ (LSD). Moreover,the animals should not be sourced from the tracts and herds affected with LSD and every consignment shall essentially carry the certificate in the requested proforma in original from Government Competent Authority at the place of procurement, stating that the animals are not affected with LSD nor have they been sourced from the tracts and herds affected with LSD. Any person contravening this order shall be liable for punishment under section 188 of the IPC.
