Section 7: Post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death

Q: What does Section 7 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) deal with?

Section 7 RZR pertains to "Post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death". It is part of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 7 RZR still in force?

Yes, Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 7 RZR?

धारा 7 RZR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 7 RZR?

Dhara 7 RZR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 7 of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR) governs post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals. - (1) Every animal died in the zoo shall be subjected to a detailed postmortem examination by registered veterinarian to determine conclusively the cause of the death. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 7 of Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009?

Cite as: "Section 7, Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 (RZR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009, § 7 (India).

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(2)The findings of the post-mortem examination referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall be recorded in such format as may be prescribed by Central Zoo Authority and in this regard and shall be maintained for a period of not less than six years.

(3)In the event of the post mortem being inconclusive and no specific reason for death is identified, the zoo authorities shall send the samples of the tissues and organs, blood, viscera, etc., for further examination to the qualified diagnostic laboratory having adequate specialization for further investigation and identifying the cause of death.

(4)Every zoo shall ensure that the carcasses of the animals, after the post-mortem has been conducted, is disposed off by burying or burning in a manner that does not have any adverse impact on the hygiene and cleanliness of the zoo:Provided that the carcasses of large cats shall be disposed off by burning in the presence of the Director of the zoo or any officer in the next rank to him and authorized by him in this behalf:.Provided further that the carcasses of animals died due to Anthrax or such other communicable diseases shall not be opened and subjected to post-mortem, as a safeguard against spread of the disease. These shall be buried intact.