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The Cruelty to Animals Act, 1920

( ACT NO. I OF 1920 )

WEIGHBRIDGES AND INFIRMARIES

Examination of animals by Veterinary Inspector
22.(1) For the purposes of the examination of an animal sent to a Veterinary Inspector in accordance with the provisions of section 21, he may submit the animal to any test which the Government may prescribe by rules made under section 29.
 
 
(2) If on such examination, the Veterinary Inspector is of opinion that the animal is unfit to be employed on the work or labour on which it was employed at the time of its seizure, he shall either send the animal for treatment and care to an infirmary appointed under section 14, and inform the owner of the animal of his having done so, or (if he considers that a prosecution is necessary, or if the owner of the animal so elects) direct the prosecution of the offender and produce the animal before the Magistrate.

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