Section 11 of The Sikkim Preservation of Rabies-Free State Act, 2017 — Rabies Disease Surveillance in Animal Populations
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The Department of Animal Husbandry, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services and Department of Health Care, Human Services and Family Welfare shall be jointly responsible for coordinating an ongoing rabies disease surveillance programme. Such a programme includes keeping of records and sero-surveillance of dogs, cats and other animals. In carrying out surveillance in animal populations, any authorised person may take any steps within the rules as may be prescribed.