Section 6, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZDW]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 August 1960 by S.O. 614(E) [N11-PDV].
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the running of an industry shall be made to the Central Board in Form II, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees. (2) The Central Board may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Central Board may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Cited by (3)
Section 40, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1G-0F8], 15 March 1960, Band A. "section 6".
Section 5, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZCY], 15 March 1960, Band A. "section 6".
Rule 5, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Rules, 1962 [S1H-KHZ], 26 December 1962, Band A. "section 6 of the Act".
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Duties published under this section (1)
D10-TBX. Every occupier: Obtain a licence before undertaking the running of an industry; apply in Form II, fee five hundred rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form II. Published by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (synthetic record).