Functions and powers of the Ayog

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Summary

(1) The Ayog shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely :— (i) enquire into, suo motu or on complaint an alleged violation of any provision of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 and the laws governing the Goshalas, cattle pounds, cattle fairs and cattle market by whatever name called and to submit its report to the Government ; (ii) work for the welfare of cow in the State ; (iii) work for the scientific use of dung and urine of cow so as to enhance their utility in the sphere of agriculture including soil fertility and domestic use ; (iv) work for promotion of and assistance to Goshalas ; (v) activate defunct Goshalas ; (vi) in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Goshala Adhiniyam, 1964 ; assist in the working and functioning of the Goshalas, established and run by the voluntary organizations, for the purposes of providing financial assistance, training in the field of scientific rearing of various breeds of cow as also for the proper utilization of dung and urine of the cow for agriculture and domestic use, including propagation and use of bio-gas plant based on the dung of cow ; (vii) exercise supervision over Goshalas to check malafied diversions of fund provided by the Ayog or the Government and the property belonging to the Goshalas and other voluntary organizations and bring to the notice of the Government specific instances for appropriate action ; (viii) develop pastures and associate with other institutions and bodies, whether private or public, for the said purposes ; (ix) apply for and obtain tracts of land from the Government or other persons by way of allotment, gift, lease or purchase for the purposes of developing pastures or growing fodder, establishing fodder banks, Goshalas and such other constructions thereon as may be necessary for the purposes of this Adhyadesh ; (x) educate, campaign and make people aware about the economic benefits which can be derived out of cow ; (xi) Procure fodder and make it available for the cow in the areas affected by famine, drought or other natural calamities and set up camps for the aforesaid purpose in such affected areas. (xii) work in collaboration with Agricultural Universities or the organizations of the Government engaged in the task of research in the fields of breeding and rearing cow and the organic manure or biogas and collaborate with research projects of Indian System of Medicine conducted by various public or private organizations for conducting research on the biogenic products of the cow for Medicinal purposes ; (xiii) assist Goshalas in their efforts in producing pedigreed bulls of indigenous species of cow and for procuring fodder and assist in relocation of existing Goshalas, at places where plenty of fodder and water is easily available ; (xvi) promote schemes to encourage use of organic manure and recommend to the Government suitable measures including incentive schemes for use of dung or urine of cow as organic manure and pesticides by farmers to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and encourage manufacturing and use of recently developed bullock driven agricultural implements and carts ; (xv) undertake fodder development schemes ; (xvi) take into custody the abandoned, stray, rescued, confiscated or seized cows from the concerned local bodies, other competent authorities or courts after due authorization in accordance with law for the time being in force and maintain them or get them maintained properly ; (xvii) formulate and submit schemes for consideration of the Government for the establishment of cottage industries in the rural areas, based on cow milk, cow dung, cow urine, energy generation by drought power of bullocks and bio gas product of cow as also based on hides or bones of the naturally dead cow for the purposes of manufacturing various products ; (xviii) organize demonstrations, meetings and seminars pertaining to development of indigenous species of cow, organic farming developed bullock-driven agricultural implements and carts and arrange for publicity and extension programmes regarding benefits from cow through Television, Radio, seminars, meetings and demonstrations and publish and distribute their video-audio cassettes and literature ; (xix) make available training facilities regarding cattle rearing and their management to the managers and staff of Goshalas or other non-governmental organizations ; and (xx) examine any other matter that may be referred to it by the Government and submit its report thereon. (2) In order to enable the Ayog to perform the functions under this Adhiniyam, the Ayog — (a) shall have the same powers which a court has under the Code of Civil Procedure to compel any person to be present and give statement on oath, to compel any person to produce records or books of accounts, to issue commission to record statement of any person and to inspect any records or books of account ; (b) may constitute committees at different levels consisting of official and non-official members and may issue directions from time to time to them and supervise their work ; (c) may, with the prior approval of the Government, issue identity card to a person designating him as an Honorary Gorakshak in such form and for such period and for the purposes of pursuing such part-time activities relating to cow as may be prescribed ; (d) shall review various Acts in force in the State pertaining to cow and the rules made thereunder and may recommend amendments therein. (3) The Government may provide adequate force to the Commission if so required by it for efficient discharge of its functions under this Adhiniyam.

(1) The Ayog shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely :— (i) enquire into, suo motu or on complaint an alleged violation of any provision of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 and the laws governing the Goshalas, cattle pounds, cattle fairs and cattle market by whatever name called and to submit its report to the Government ; (ii) work for the welfare of cow in the State ; (iii) work for the scientific use of dung and urine of cow so as to enhance their utility in the sphere of agriculture including soil fertility and domestic use ; (iv) work for promotion of and assistance to Goshalas ; (v) activate defunct Goshalas ; (vi) in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Goshala Adhiniyam, 1964 ; assist in the working and functioning of the Goshalas, established and run by the voluntary organizations, for the purposes of providing financial assistance, training in the field of scientific rearing of various breeds of cow as also for the proper utilization of dung and urine of the cow for agriculture and domestic use, including propagation and use of bio-gas plant based on the dung of cow ; (vii) exercise supervision over Goshalas to check malafied diversions of fund provided by the Ayog or the Government and the property belonging to the Goshalas and other voluntary organizations and bring to the notice of the Government specific instances for appropriate action ; (viii) develop pastures and associate with other institutions and bodies, whether private or public, for the said purposes ; (ix) apply for and obtain tracts of land from the Government or other persons by way of allotment, gift, lease or purchase for the purposes of developing pastures or growing fodder, establishing fodder banks, Goshalas and such other constructions thereon as may be necessary for the purposes of this Adhyadesh ; (x) educate, campaign and make people aware about the economic benefits which can be derived out of cow ; (xi) Procure fodder and make it available for the cow in the areas affected by famine, drought or other natural calamities and set up camps for the aforesaid purpose in such affected areas. (xii) work in collaboration with Agricultural Universities or the organizations of the Government engaged in the task of research in the fields of breeding and rearing cow and the organic manure or biogas and collaborate with research projects of Indian System of Medicine conducted by various public or private organizations for conducting research on the biogenic products of the cow for Medicinal purposes ; (xiii) assist Goshalas in their efforts in producing pedigreed bulls of indigenous species of cow and for procuring fodder and assist in relocation of existing Goshalas, at places where plenty of fodder and water is easily available ; (xvi) promote schemes to encourage use of organic manure and recommend to the Government suitable measures including incentive schemes for use of dung or urine of cow as organic manure and pesticides by farmers to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and encourage manufacturing and use of recently developed bullock driven agricultural implements and carts ; (xv) undertake fodder development schemes ; (xvi) take into custody the abandoned, stray, rescued, confiscated or seized cows from the concerned local bodies, other competent authorities or courts after due authorization in accordance with law for the time being in force and maintain them or get them maintained properly ; (xvii) formulate and submit schemes for consideration of the Government for the establishment of cottage industries in the rural areas, based on cow milk, cow dung, cow urine, energy generation by drought power of bullocks and bio gas product of cow as also based on hides or bones of the naturally dead cow for the purposes of manufacturing various products ; (xviii) organize demonstrations, meetings and seminars pertaining to development of indigenous species of cow, organic farming developed bullock-driven agricultural implements and carts and arrange for publicity and extension programmes regarding benefits from cow through Television, Radio, seminars, meetings and demonstrations and publish and distribute their video-audio cassettes and literature ; (xix) make available training facilities regarding cattle rearing and their management to the managers and staff of Goshalas or other non-governmental organizations ; and (xx) examine any other matter that may be referred to it by the Government and submit its report thereon. (2) In order to enable the Ayog to perform the functions under this Adhiniyam, the Ayog — (a) shall have the same powers which a court has under the Code of Civil Procedure to compel any person to be present and give statement on oath, to compel any person to produce records or books of accounts, to issue commission to record statement of any person and to inspect any records or books of account ; (b) may constitute committees at different levels consisting of official and non-official members and may issue directions from time to time to them and supervise their work ; (c) may, with the prior approval of the Government, issue identity card to a person designating him as an Honorary Gorakshak in such form and for such period and for the purposes of pursuing such part-time activities relating to cow as may be prescribed ; (d) shall review various Acts in force in the State pertaining to cow and the rules made thereunder and may recommend amendments therein. (3) The Government may provide adequate force to the Commission if so required by it for efficient discharge of its functions under this Adhiniyam.

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