Disposal of dead animals.

(1) Whenever any animal in the charge of any person in a municipal area dies otherwise than by slaughter the person in charge thereof shall within twenty four hours either - (a) convey the carcases to a place (if any) fixed by the Municipality under section 114 for the disposal of the dead bodies of animals if no such place has been fixed to some place at least one mile beyond the limits of the municipal area; or (b) give notice of the death to the Municipality whereupon the Municipality shall cause the carcases to be disposed of. (2) In respect of the disposal of the dead bodies of an animal under clause (b) of sub-section (1) the Municipality may charge such fees as it may by public notice prescribe in this behalf. (3) For the purposes of this section 'animal' means and includes horned cattle, elephants, camels, horses, ponies, asses, mules, deer, sheep, goats, swine and other large animals. (4) Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 10.