section 17
Action after examination by the Veterinary Surgeon
The East Punjab Livestock and Birds Contagious Diseases Act, 1948General194844 sections3 chapters
Chapter II Chapter II
Statutory text
- (1) If, after such examination the Veterinary Surgeon is of opinion that any [livestock or bird] is infective, the Inspector shall forthwith return it to the person who in his opinion is entitled to possession of it: Provided that where such person cannot with due inconvenience be found, the Inspector shall sell the [livestock or bird] to the nearest cattle-pound, or deal with it in such other manner as the [Central Government] may by rules prescribe in this behalf.
- (2) If after such examination, the Veterinary Surgeon certifies in writing that any [livestock or bird] is affected with a scheduled disease, deal with it in such other manner as the [Central Government] may by rules prescribe in this behalf.
- (3) If, after such examination, the Veterinary Surgeon certifies that the [livestock or bird] is infective though not diseased the [livestock or bird] shall be dealt with in such manner as the [Central Government] may, by rule, prescribe in this behalf.
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