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The Cruelty to Animals Act, 1920

( ACT NO. I OF 1920 )

WEIGHBRIDGES AND INFIRMARIES

Excess load to be removed in case of overloading
17.(1) If the weighbridge-officer is not satisfied that an offence against section 5 has been committed, he shall inform the police-officer or person who seized the animal accordingly, and that officer or person shall forthwith release the animal and load.
 
 
(2) If the weighbridge-officer is satisfied that an offence against section 5 has been committed, he shall cause the excess load to be removed.

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