Penalty for vexatious entry, inspection or seizure.

(1) Whoever, being an Inspector or a Veterinary Officer, appointed under this Act, vexatiously and unnecessarily enters or inspects any land, building or other place or any vessel or vehicle or seizes or detains any animal, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to Rs. 500 or with both. (2) No prosecution under this section shall be instituted after the expiry of three months from the date on which the offence has been committed.