Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Nov 21: Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat has released a notification banning Kambala in the district.
The notification was issued by the deputy director of district animal husbandry department.
The notification dated Friday November 21 states that the Animal Welfare Board, Chennai has observed that Kambala sport which is often organized in the district is illegal as per the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 section 3.
The Supreme Court has in its order No 77(10), asked that the order be honoured by the government and the officials and implemented.
If the officials or organizers violate the order, suitable legal action will be taken against the guilty under PCA Act 1960, states the notification.