Acts
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 as amended in 1982
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- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 as amended in 1982 (Hindi Version)Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act, 1982Download
Rules
- Animal Welfare Board (Administrative) Rules, 1962Download
- Animal Welfare Board (Executive Committee) Regulations, 1964Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023Download
- Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2023Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop Rules) Rules, 2018Download
- Proper implementation of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Live stock Market) Rule, 2017Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules) Rules, 2017Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2010Download
- Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2009Download
- Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Establishment and Regulation of Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Rules, 2001Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001Download
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals on Foot) Rules, 2001Download
- Ban on Exhibition/Training of Five Performing Animals notified in 1998Download
- Performing Animals (Registration) Amendment Rules, 2002Download
- Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty (Capture of Animals) Rules, 1979Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration of Cattle Premises) Rules, 1978Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Application of Fines) Rules, 1978Download
- The Transport of Animals Rules, 1978Download
- The Performing Animals Rules, 1973Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965Download
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965Download
Circulars
- Observance of "Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month" dated 10.02.2025Download
- Celebration of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2025 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on the occasion of Vasant PanchamiDownload
- Message on World Rabies Day 2024 dated 06.09.2024Download
- Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected by Severe Floods in Assam dated 09.07.2024Download
- Public Notice regarding ban on dangerous dog breeds dated 19.03.2024Download
- Public Notice regarding the cancellation of nomination as HAWO/HDAWO/HSAWO/HLAWO dated 26.02.2024Download
- Celebration of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2024 and Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas on the occasion of Vasant Panchami dated 02.01.2024Download
- Message on World Rabies Day 2023 dated 12.09.2023Download
- Request for the Establishment of the DSPCAs dated 27.03.2023Download
- Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanthi being celebrated on 04.04.2023 dated 20.03.2023Download
- Withdrawal of the APPEAL issued for celebration of Cow Hug Day.Download
- World Rabies Day dated 05.09.2022Download
- Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of Cows/calves and other animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of animals, Rules on the occation of Bakrid dated 07.06.2022Download
- Request to implement and circulate Regulatory Compliances for Slaughter houses and Meat Shops dated 30.05.2022Download
- Revised rate for Animal Birth Control Programme for Dogs as per the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2001 AWBI ABC Module dated 05.04.2022Download
- Endorsement by AWBI for IGNOU's PG Diploma in Animal Welfare (Open and Distance Learning) dated 11.03.2022Download
- Celebration of Jiv Jantu Kalyan Diwas and Animal Welfare Fortnight 2022 (dated 11.01.2022)Download
- Circular for Film/Television/Advertisement ProducersDownload
- Message on World Rabies Day dated 16.09.2021Download
- Message of Hon'ble Minister on Hindi Fortnight dated 14.09.2021Download
- letter to Dir, AHD regarding SPCA dated 23.08.2021Download
- Effective implementation of the provisions of the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 for sterlisation and immunization of the stray dogs dated 01.07.2021Download
- Request to implement the Guidelines for Birth Control and Immunization of stray cats dated 03.06.2021 and 11.08.2021arsankranti dated 07.01.2021Download
- Strict directions to ban completely on Nylone Manjha on the occassion of Makarsankranti dated 07.01.2021Download
- Strict directions to ban the use of Glue Traps dated 16.11.2020Download
- Circular to all District Magistrate for effective implementation of Animal Birth Control programmes dated 18.08.2020 and Corrigendum dated 10.11.2020Download
- Message on World Rabies DayDownload
- Letter to Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of all State and UTs regarding - Harassment of citizens showing compassion to animals dated 14.08.2020Download
- Request to restrict the trade of animals in the E-commerce platform without proper registration dated 09.07.2020Download
- Request to establish and/or District SPCAs and register the Animal Welfare organisations which are functioning in the District with the AWBI dated 30.06.2020Download
- Stopping of illegal Killing/sacrifices of Cows/calves, Camels and animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of Animals Rules on the occasion of Bakrid 2020.Download
- Letter to Chief Secretary for establisment of SAWBs and SPCAs dated 16.06.2020Download
- Letter to Principal Secretary, AHD activate the functioning of State Animal Welfare Board dated 01.06.2020Download
- Rescue and rehabilitation of Animals affected by CycloneDownload
- Letter to Principal Secretary, AHD for implementation of PCA (Dog Breeding and Marketin) Rule, 2017 and PCA Pet Shop Rule, 2018 dated 01.05.2020Download
- Order regarding inspection of Animal Welfare Organization or Circusses or any other establishmentsDownload
- Inviting objections and comments on the draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg Laying Hens) Rules, 2019 by 28.05.2019Download
- Inviting comments/Suggestions to the draft Performing Animals (Registration) (Amendment) Rules, 2018 by 28-12-2018Download
- Inviting comments/Suggestions on draft the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (State Animal Welfare Board) Rules 2018 within one month by 31.10.2018Download
- Inviting Quotations for printing file folder. Dated - 12.9.2018. Extended upto 31.10.2018Download
- Letter dated 20-07-2018 regarding stopping of illegal killing/sacrifice of animals on the occasion of BakridDownload
- Guidelines on conduct of Jallikattu eventDownload
- Letter sent to DGP of all States/UTs requesting to file FIRs on the complaints of HAWOs dated 31.07.2017Download
- Circular regarding Re-Recognition of AWOs for conducting Animal Birth Control Program for street dogs by AWOs-reg. dated 30.06.2017Download
- letter to Chief Secretary of all States/UTs dated 30-6-2017 regarding criteria to be adhered by AWOs implementing ABC/AR Programme (for street dogs) dated 30.06.2017Download
- Letter dated 15-11-2016 sent to Delhi Development Authority - Guidelines for allowing Pet Dogs in the Public Parks dated 15.11.2016Download
- Niti Aayog - NGOs Registration - MOST IMPORTANT AND URGENT - AWBI's letter and Sample Application FormDownload
- Letter sent to Chief Secretary, DGP, Govt.of Tamil nadu and Commissioner of Police, Chennai on animal sacrifice during Bakrid dated 09.09.2016Download
- Letter sent to Chief Secretary, DGP and AHDs of all States on animal sacrifice during Bakrid dated 04.07.2016Download
- Expression of Interest invited by Uttarakhand Government for Sterilisation and Vaccination of stray dogs in Dehradun, Mussoorie and Nainital dated 01.06.2016Download
- Animal Welfare Guidelines for Equines at Equine Trade Fairs in India dated 25.05.2016Download
- Animal Welfare guidelines for Equines at Pilgirm Sites dated 01.03.2016Download
- Expression of Interest - National Rabies Control Programme, Haryana dated 22.02.2016Download
- Request for ban on glass coated, metal, plastic or other sharp Manja thread dated 13.01.2016Download
- Order of State Human Rights Commission, Tamil Nadu on killing of stray dogs dated 29.12.2015Download
- Letter sent to Chief Secretaries of all States forwarding the order of SC dated 18-11-2015 on ABC dated 30.11.2015Download
- Letter dated 28-10-2015 to DGPs of all States/UTs regarding harassment to Citizens showing compassion to animals dated 28.10.2015Download
- Letter addressed by Hon'ble Minister, MoEF & CC dated 14-10-2015 to Smt Maneka Gandhi, Hon'ble Minister of Women and Child Development regarding movement of Captive Elephants in to the State of BiharDownload
- Press release regarding AWBI Tipline for gathering information on illegal dog killing in Kerala dated 13.10.2015Download
- AWBI's letter to DGP, Kerala and reply from DGP, Kerala regarding illegal killing of stray dogs in Kerala dated 24.09.2015Download
- Order dated 17-9-2015 of the LSGD, Govt. of Kerala on stray dog population managementDownload
- Expression of Interest for Census/Survey of Stray Dogs in NDMC AreaDownload
- Letter dated 25-08-2015 to DGPs of all States/UTs regarding harassment to Citizens showing compassion to animalsDownload
- Recommendation of Law Commission regarding Pet Shop, Dog Breeding and Aquarium Rules dated 20-08-2015Download
- Letter to AWOs doing ABC Programme-28-7-2015Download
- Circular regarding forwarding of Financial Assistance Application Forms through SAWBs/AHDs with the endorsement of DC/DMDownload
- Notification of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways dated 8-7-2015 regarding Amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules for special requirements of Motor Vehicles for transporting LivestockDownload
- Circular/Show Cause Notice to Recognised AWOs of AWBI who have not submitted/furnished activity reports, Annual Reports and Audited AccountsDownload
- Circular to all Cantonment Boards in India to implement ABC (Dogs) Rules, 2001 dated 18-06-2015Download
- Applicants to send intimation of Shooting to SAWBs/District SPCAs for overseeing use of Performing Animals by SAWBs/District SPCAsDownload
- Letter dated 6-5-2015 and Certificate for Transport of Animals under Rule 96 - ProformaDownload
- otification of Govt. of Haryana - NRCP (Animal Component) dated 04.03.2015Download
- Pet Dogs and Street Dogs CircularDownload
- Assam Government order regarding animal racesDownload
- Ban on movement of Elephants in Municipal Corporations of MaharashtraDownload
- FSSAI's Letter dated 14-11-2014 regarding enforcement of legal provisions regarding meat and meat products, operations and management of slaughter houses and animal handling practicesDownload
- Request to stop the use of Chinese Dor and glass-coated manjha dated 09.09.2014Download
- Letter regarding slaughtering of animals not permissible under the FSS Act and RegulationsDownload
- Letter to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs - Request to impose ban on trading, manufacturing and possession of spiked thorn bitsDownload
- Dog catching Training Programme conducted by SDMC, Delhi - Circular letter for HAWOs/Co-opted Members of DelhiDownload
- OM on Protection of the National Bird - Indian PeafowlDownload
- Mandatory CSR provision under the Companies Act, 2013Download
- Circular regarding consideration of Regular Grant dated 29.11.2013Download
- Order regarding prohibiting entry of Elephants in to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and ThaneDownload
- Furnishing of Bank particulars of your Organisation for Electronic transfer of grantsDownload
- Letter of Director, AHD, Uttarakhand to AWBI regarding Appeal to AWOsDownload
- Circular for following Rule 96 of Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001Download
- Circulars issued by Central Board of Excise & Customs, Dept. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance and application forms for import of Pets in to India dated 01.07.2013Download
- Circular to Recognised AWOs/SPCAs reg relief operations for animals in Uttarakhand dated 26.06.2013Download
- Letter from Chairman to Chamoli District Officials dated 24.06.2013Download
- Request for ban on glass coated, metal, plastic or other sharp Manja thread dated 14.05.2013Download
- Circular regarding issue of Certificate under Rule 96 of Transportation of Animals by Railways/Trucks dated 11.08.2010Download
- Circular for issuing necessary directions for ban of Glue Traps dated 04.08.2001Download
Advisories
- Advisory to prevent illegal Slaughtering and tranportation dated 03.06.2025Download
- Advisory for the Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals dated 27.12.2021Download
- Message to celebrate a compassionate and eco-friendly DeepavaliDownload
- Urgent request to ensure Compliance of Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (amended in 2OO1 and 2OO9) under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 196O (PCA Act) in regard to Illegal Cattle Transportation at the India-Nepal Border - dated 29.10.2024Download
- Implementation of Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023Download
- Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi being celebrated in the Country on 2nd October, 2024Download
- Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan/Daslaskhan Parva being celebrated in the country - dated 31.08.2024Download
- Request for Providing Temporary Shelter and Safeguarding Stray Animals During the Monsoon Season dated 10.07.2024Download
- Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of cows/calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of Bakrid dated 05.06.2024Download
- Request to avoid exposure of direct heat and to take care of animals during extreme hot weather dated 18.04.2024Download
- Request to issue necessary amendment in the notification issued under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, for the prohibition of all harmful sharp threads or Manjha used for kite flying activities dated 25.04.2024Download
- Assistance of State/UT Fire services Department for Animal Rescue in Precarious Situations - Request for Cooperation dated 05.02.2024Download
- Restriction of unauthorized inspection of Organization/Individuals inspecting AWOs/Gaushalas/Circuses etc. dated 13.03.2020Download
- Provide bedding and cots to stray animals during the winter dated 26.12.2023Download
- Request for disclosing the particulars of Gochar/grazing land available in each village and make the same available for grazing of cows in respective states dated 23-02-2021Download
- Rescue and Rehabilitation of Animals Affected in CycloneDownload
- Advisory on International Meatless Day dated 24.11.2023Download
- दिवाली पर पंचगव्य से बने उत्पादों के उपयोग करने का परामर्शDownload
- Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of cows/calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of Bakrid dated 21.06.2023Download
- Rescue and rehabilitation of animals affected by Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat dated 14.06.2023Download
- Request to avoid exposure of direct heat to draught and pack animal and to take care of animals during extreme hot weather during transportation on foot dated 01.06.2023Download
- Request to celebrate World Sparrow Day on 20.03.2023Download
- Request for placing of water bowls for the birds and animals dated 27.02.2023Download
- Mass killing of dogs and stray dogs menace dated 10.10.2022Download
- Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan Daslaskhan Parva being celebrated in the country dated 17.08.2022Download
- General Awareness in regard to the Lumpy (Skin) Disease in Cattle/BovineDownload
- Request to make adequate number of animal crematorium and incinerator in each district of every state and UTs to dispose the cadavers in environmentally acceptable mannerDownload
- Request to properly implement and circulate the standard protocol for the adoption of community animals dated 17.05.2022Download
- Request to ensure proper implementation of AWBI Advisories/Circulars issued to prevent unnecessary pain and sufferings to animals amid COVID-19 pandemic dated 21.01.2022Download
- Advisory for implementation of Animal Birth Control Programme dated 17.12.2021Download
- Advisory to use artistic and technological means instead of live animals in films, advertisements, TV-shows and on digital content dated 22.11.2021Download
- Advisory to ensure ban on keeping the aerial birds in cages dated 22.07.2021Download
- Request to activate the functioning of State Animal Welfare Board dated 28.06.2021Download
- Request to initiate necessary action on the following points regarding animal welfare issues dated 28.06.2021Download
- Request to initiate action on animal welfare issues dated 28.06.2021Download
- Request to initiale actions for making effective utilization of veterinary hospitals and to provide 24 hour veterinary service dated 28.06.2021Download
- Stopping of illegal killing/sacrifices of Cows/Calves, Camels and other animals and taking action against the offenders for violation of Transport of Animals Rules on the occasion of Bakra Id dated 25.06.2021Download
- Advisory for proper implementation of Care and Maintenance of case property Animals Rules, 2017 dated 15.06.2021Download
- Request to ensure proper implementation of AWBI Advisories/Circulars issued to prevent unnecessary pain and sufferings to animals amid COVID-19 pandemic dated 27.05.2021Download
- Allocation of funds for feeding community animals and recognition of veterinary service providers, animal activities and animal feeders as frontline workers dated 21.05.2021Download
- Advisory to identify sufficient number of feeding spots for stray dogs in every district and to properly implement the (AWBI Revised Guidelines on Pet dogs and street dogs) dated 03.03.2021Download
- Withdrawing letter dated 06.08.2020 for closure of slaughter house on the occasion of Paryushan Parva dated 11.08.2020Download
- WITHDRAW - Request for closure of slaughter house(s) on the auspicious occasion of Paryushan Parva from 15-08-2020 to 24-08-2020. dated 06.08.2020Download
- Circular to allow pet owners to take their pets out for nature’s calls and walks/exercise due to the COVID19 dated 01.06.2020Download
- Advisory on feeding the birds and animals during COVID 19 dated 25.04.2020Download
- Circular dated 07.04.2020 requesting inter state movement and supply of animal feed/foodder to Gaushalas, Pinjrapoles and shelter houses to feed their animals dated 07.04.2020Download
- Circular dated 24.03.2020 regarding evacuation of animals and birds from the Pet Shops by District Authorities dated 23.03.2020Download
- Circular dated 23.03.2020 allowing individuals/volunteers to provide food and water to street animals and birds dated 23.03.2020Download
- Circular dated 11.03.2020 regarding all animals lovers not to leave their pet animals or inffict cruelty due to the Covid - 19 dated 11.03.2020Download
- Request to take action against the animal owners who are straying their cattle on the roads inflicting cruelty to animals dated 27.02.2020Download
- Advisory to sterilize and immunize stray cats-(16-10-18)Download
- Advisory to Establish and/or Activate District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(SPCAs) in every district - Draft memorandum/bye-laws attached for adoption as per your requirement-(1-10-18)Download
- Advisory on Immense cruelty and illegality perpetrated during export of live animal/live stocks including small ruminants such as sheep, goats etc. specially during their transport-(1-10-18)Download
- Prevention of Sacrifice / Slaughtering and transportation of the Animals in violation of the Laws, Rules, Regulations, directions.-(20-07-18)Download
- Advisory to initiate necessary action for rescue and rehabilitation of stray animals-(12-07-18)Download
- Advisory to all States/UTs regarding nomination of HDAWO/HSAWO/HSLAWO-(08-06-18)Download
- Advisory for necessary action for the implementation of the provisions of PCA (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules 2017-(03-05-18)Download
- Advisory on furnishing the details of the one or two Municipal Council / Municipalities facing financial problem for implementation of the Animal Birth Control Programme for sterilization and immunization of stray dogs.-(05-03-18)Download
- Advisory on Gochar land.-(05-03-18)Download
Guidelines
- Handbook for Veterinary Officers on Animal Welfare LawsDownload
- Law Enforcement Handbook on Animal Welfare LawsDownload
- Animal Law Handbook for Urban Local BodiesDownload
- Revised Animal Birth Control Module For Street Dog Population Management, Rabies Eradication, Reducing Man-Dog ConflictDownload
- Standard Operating Procedure for using equines as pack animals in hilly/mountainous terrain dated 29.08.2022Download
- Guidelines for use of Muzzle on Dogs and care of community dogs dated 17.08.2022Download
- Guidelines for Animal Shelters with regard to Veterinary facilities dated 09.06.2022Download
- Standard Operating Procedure for proper implementation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017) dated 20.01.2022Download
- Revised guidelines for pet owners and caregivers during Covid -19- dated 14.06.2021Download
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