Invoking police assistance A Police Officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector shall at the request in writing of a Veterinary Officer render such assistance as is required for proper enforcement of the Act.

Penalty Whoever is guilty of any act or omission in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act, or of any rule or order made thereunder, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or, in default of payment and of the fine, with simple imprisonment which may extend to three months.

11-A. Cognizance of offences Notwithstanding anything in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), all offences under this Act shall be cognizable.

11-B.