Section 412: [ Prohibition of import of cattle, etc. into [Brihan Mumbai] [This section was substituted for the original section by Bombay 2 of 1911, Section 16.] without permission

Q: What does Section 412 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) deal with?

Section 412 TACA pertains to "[ Prohibition of import of cattle, etc. into [Brihan Mumbai] [This section was substituted for the original section by Bombay 2 of 1911, Section 16.] without permission". It is part of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 412 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits [ Prohibition of import of cattle, etc. into [Brihan Mumbai] [This section was substituted for the original section by Bombay 2 of 1911, Section 16.] without permission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 412 TACA still in force?

Yes, Section 412 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 412 TACA?

धारा 412 TACA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 412 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. Section 412 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits [ Prohibition of import of cattle, etc. into [Brihan Mumbai] [This section was substituted for the original section by Bombay 2 of 1911, Section 16.] without permission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 412 TACA?

Dhara 412 TACA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 412 of the The Age of Consent Act, 1891. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 412 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA) prohibits [ Prohibition of import of cattle, etc. into [Brihan Mumbai] [This section was substituted for the original section by Bombay 2 of 1911, Section 16.] without permission. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 412 of The Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Cite as: "Section 412, The Age of Consent Act, 1891 (TACA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Age of Consent Act, 1891, § 412 (India).

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(1)

No person shall without the written permission of the Commissioner bring into [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).] any cattle, sheep, goats or swine intended for human food, or the flesh of any such animal which has been slaughtered at any slaughter house or place not maintained or licensed under this Act.

(1A)

Any Police Officer may arrest without warrant any person bringing into [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).] any animal or flesh in contravention of sub-section (1).

(2)

Any animal brought into [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).] in contravention of this section may be seized by Commissioner or by any municipal officer or servant and any flesh brought into [Brihan Mumbai] [These words were substituted for the words 'Greater Bombay' by Maharashtra 25 of 1996, (w.e.f. 4.9.1996).] in contravention of this section may be seized by the Commissioner or by municipal officer or servant or by any Police Officer or in or upon Railway premises by any Railway servant and any animal or flesh so seized may be sold or otherwise disposed of as the Commissioner shall direct. The proceeds, if any, shall belong to the corporation.

(3)

Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to cured or preserved meat.]