Power to destroy articles seized

(1) When any animal, poultry, fish or other article of food (or any utensil or vessel) is seized under section 387, it may, with the consent of the owner or person in whose possession it was found, be forthwith destroyed, and if the article is perishable, without such consent. (2) Any expenses incurred in destroying anything under sub-section(1), shall be paid by the owner or person in whose possession such thing was at the time of the seizure.

1. (2) Any expenses incurred in destroying anything under sub-section(1),

shall be paid by the owner or person in whose possession such thing was at the time of the seizure.