Bangalore: CM DV Sadananda Gowda, now asserting his authority with a ‘Sakaala’ scheme to help citizens at large, has decided to make certain relevant amendments to the Prevention of slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2010 which is awaiting approval in New Delhi from the President.

The definition of ‘Cattle’ will be modified to remove any doubt or confusion in the word.

CM was brimming with confidence over the success of the Citizens’ charter on Monday, after testing it in DK for a month, and bringing it into effect all over the state as the Karnataka Guarantee of (Government) services Act, ensuring 151 forms of services from 11 departments, fixing responsibility and penalty for non-performance among Government servants.

In the modified version of cattle, only cows and progeny will be referred to as ‘cattle’ in the definitions list.

Law minister Suresh Kumar had seen a communication from Rashtrapathi Bhavan in regard to doubts raised on the Bill about some definitions, or minor changes to be made to remove ambiguity. This was done duly on March 22, said Lawminister.

The bill with necessary changes incorporated into it, will be introduced again in Vidhan Sabha for approval in the modified form.

CM DVS Gowda denied any illegal quarrying being done in Kanakpura, while Law minister Suresh said that certain officials were probing the report under protection, at Kanakpura to stamp out any illegal mining in the state.