Section 97: Cancellation of permit or authorisation for transport .-(1) In the event of contravention or non-compliance of any of the rules contained in these rules for transport of animals, if it is pointed out in writing by any officer or persons or Animal Welfare Organisation authorised for this purpose by the Animal Welfare Board of India or the Central Government, then, any permit or authorisation issued for such transport shall be immediately cancelled by the concerned authority and it shall be the duty of the police to stop the further transport even from the intermediary station and proceed against the said offenders and deal with the animal in accordance with law

Q: What does Section 97 of Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (TAR) deal with?

Section 97 TAR pertains to "Cancellation of permit or authorisation for transport .-(1) In the event of contravention or non-compliance of any of the rules contained in these rules for transport of animals, if it is pointed out in writing by any officer or persons or Animal Welfare Organisation authorised for this purpose by the Animal Welfare Board of India or the Central Government, then, any permit or authorisation issued for such transport shall be immediately cancelled by the concerned authority and it shall be the duty of the police to stop the further transport even from the intermediary station and proceed against the said offenders and deal with the animal in accordance with law". It is part of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (TAR) governs cancellation of permit or authorisation for transport .-(1) In the event of contravention or non-compliance of any of the rules contained in these rules for transport of animals, if it is pointed out in writing by any officer or persons or Animal Welfare Organisation authorised for this purpose by the Animal Welfare Board of India or the Central Government, then, any permit or authorisation issued for such transport shall be immediately cancelled by the concerned authority and it shall be the duty of the police to stop the further transport even from the intermediary station and proceed against the said offenders and deal with the animal in accordance with law. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 97 TAR still in force?

Yes, Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 97 TAR?

धारा 97 TAR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978. Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (TAR) governs cancellation of permit or authorisation for transport .-(1) In the event of contravention or non-compliance of any of the rules contained in these rules for transport of animals, if it is pointed out in writing by any officer or persons or Animal Welfare Organisation authorised for this purpose by the Animal Welfare Board of India or the Central Government, then, any permit or authorisation issued for such transport shall be immediately cancelled by the concerned authority and it shall be the duty of the police to stop the further transport even from the intermediary station and proceed against the said offenders and deal with the animal in accordance with law. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 97 TAR?

Dhara 97 TAR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 97 of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (TAR) governs cancellation of permit or authorisation for transport .-(1) In the event of contravention or non-compliance of any of the rules contained in these rules for transport of animals, if it is pointed out in writing by any officer or persons or Animal Welfare Organisation authorised for this purpose by the Animal Welfare Board of India or the Central Government, then, any permit or authorisation issued for such transport shall be immediately cancelled by the concerned authority and it shall be the duty of the police to stop the further transport even from the intermediary station and proceed against the said offenders and deal with the animal in accordance with law. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 97 of Transport of Animals Rules, 1978?

Cite as: "Section 97, Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 (TAR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, § 97 (India).

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The custody of the animals immediately after unloading from the rail wagons, truck or any other vehicle shall be given to the authorised Animal Welfare Organisation if available, till the competent authority or the Magistrate having jurisdiction decides about their care and upkeep.