Power to search and seize

(1) The Competent Authority, the veterinary officer or any person authorised by the competent authority or the veterinary officer, within the limits of his jurisdiction, who has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been, is being or is likely to be committed, may search and seize the cow progeny and beef. (2) 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. (3) The Competent Authority, the veterinary officer or any person authorised by the competent authority or the veterinary officer, shall have power to stop the vehicle for the purpose of checking and search of any such premises as is specified in sub-section (1).