The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984

The Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 is a law that was enacted to provide for the establishment of the Veterinary Council of India and State Veterinary Councils to regulate veterinary education and practice in India. The act lays down the rules for the constitution of the councils, their powers and functions, the qualifications for veterinary practitioners, and the standards for veterinary education. It also provides for the maintenance of the Indian Veterinary Register and the penalties for contravening the provisions of the act.