The Times of India 06.04.2017
BBMP issues notices, squads to raid illegal meat shops
BENGALURU: The city corporation has drawn up a list of 250 illegal meat shops
in the city and issued notices to them. It is in the process of forming
two squads to conduct raids and enforce restrictions on animal
slaughter.
More funds were allotted to the animal husbandry wing in the recent
state budget. There are more than 3,600 meat shops in the city’s eight
zones. “There are many illegal shops as well. They do not have licences
or violate norms set by the civic body.We have information about illegal
slaughter of animals in areas like DG Halli. We will soon form two
squads, which will have vehicles, to conduct surprise inspections and
shut illegal meat shops,” said Dr Sriram, in-charge and deputy director,
animal husbandry, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
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BBMP’s animal husband ry wing issues separate licences for shops for
selling mutton, fish, chicken, beef, pork and eggs. There are two
categories of licences: one for shops where fresh cut meat is sold
(licence fee of Rs 2,000) and another for shops with cold storage
facility (licence fee of Rs 10,000). The applicant has to get the
consent of the owner of the building and neighbours.
For areas within Outer Ring Road,
meat shops are allowed only if the road width is over 40ft. For areas
beyond ORR, the road width has to be over 60ft. The animal husbandry
wing checks cleanliness and hygiene of these shops. They are also
responsible for issuing and renewing licenses.
