Definitions .-In these rules unless the context otherwise requires,

Animals not to be slaughtered except in recognised or licensed houses .-(1) No person shall slaughter any animal within a municipal area except in a slaughter house recognised or licensed by the concerned authority empowered under the law for the time being in force to do so

Reception area or resting grounds .-(1) The slaughter house shall have a reception area of adequate size sufficient for livestock subject to veterinary inspection

Lairages .-(1) Every animal after it has been subjected to veterinary inspection shall be passed on to a lairage for resting for 24 hours before slaughter

Slaughter .-(1) No animal shall be slaughtered in a slaughter house in sight of other animals