Declaration of infected areas by the Central Government

General194844 sections3 chapters

Chapter II Chapter II

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(1) On receipt of the report of the Veterinary Surgeon under sub-section (2) of section 21 or under sub-section (2) of section 22 and after such further inquiry, if any, as it may think fit, the [Central Government]:—
- (a) may cancel any declaration made under sections 20, 21 or 22; or
- (b) may confirm such declaration either with or without modifications.
(2) Where the [Central Government] cancels any declaration, the Inspector shall give notice of the cancellation of such declaration to all persons to whom copies were delivered or on whom notices were served.
(3) Where the [Central Government] confirms such declaration either with or without modifications the [Central Government] shall, by notification defining the limits of the area to which the notification shall apply, declare such area to be an infected area.
(4) On the issue of such notification any place declared by the Inspector or Veterinary Surgeon to be an infected place and not included in the infected area so defined shall cease to be an infected place, and the Inspector shall give notice accordingly to the owner, occupier or person in charge of such place.
(5) The Inspector shall cause to be exhibited in a prominent place in the infected area and in the vernacular of the area, a copy of the notification under sub-section (3), and shall also cause to be so exhibited a copy of any subsequent notification adding to, amending, varying or rescinding such notification.

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