Power of entry and inspection

13. (1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act the Competent Authority or the Veterinary officer or any person authorised by the Competent Authority or the Veterinary officer in writing in this behalf, shall have power to enter and inspect any premises within the local limits of his jurisdiction, where he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be committed.,

1. (2) Every person in occupation of any such premises as is specified in sub-section (1) shall allow the Competent Authority or the Veterinary Officer or any person authorised by the Competent Authority or the Veterinary officer in writing, such access to the premises as may be required for the aforesaid purpose, and shall answer any question put to him by the Competent Authority, the Veterinary officer or the person authorised, as the case may be, to the best of his knowledge and belief.
2. (3) The Competent Authority or the Veterinary Officer or any person authorised in writing, in this behalf, shall have power to stop and search any vehicle to ensure the compliance of section 6 of this Act.,
3. (4) The provisions of section 100 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (No. 2 of 1974) relating to search and seizure shall, so far as may be, apply to searches and seizures under this section.,