From the time when any animal affected as aforesaid is

taken charge of by the keeper of the hospital-pound, all expenses incurred on account of feeding and medical treatment for the said animal shall be borne by

4[the State

Government] unless the owner, or person in charge thereof, desires to supply the food and medicines himself: Provided always that such food and medicines shall be such as the keeper of the hospital-pound may approve or direct.

³ Inserted by Act No.I of 1961.

⁴ Substituted by Act No.I of 1961.

Inspection of places in which animals suspected to be diseased, are found. Cleansing of premises in which diseased animal has been or is Disinfection of fodder etc. Expenses for food and treatment by whom to be borne.

4 [Act No.II of 1866]