Section 2(b) in The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Establishment And Regulation Of Societies For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals) Rules, 2001
(b)"Animal Welfare Organisation" means a Welfare Organisation for animals which is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 (21 of 1860) or any other corresponding law for the time being in force and recognised by the Board or the Central Government;
