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Section 14

of Slaughterhouses Rules 2003

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Section 14

To ascertain whether any offence against these Rules has been or is being committed, the Director or any authorised officer may at any time –

(a)

enter, inspect, examine and investigate any slaughterhouse, or any land, build-ing or premises in respect of which he has reasonable cause to suspect is being used for slaughter;

(b)

require the owner to render all necessary assistance or to furnish such informa-tion as may be required;

(c)

collect or remove any sample or evidence from the slaughterhouse; or

(d)

stop, detain, enter or examine any conveyance used for the transportation of any livestock, carcase or animal products.

Power of seizure and forfeiture.