Section 28
Seizure and removal of certain animals.
The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prevention, control and eradication of infectious and contagious diseases affecting animals, for prevention of outbreak or spreading of such diseases from one State to another, and to meet the international obligations of India for facilitating import and export of animals and animal products and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Where any animal which is infected or suspected to
have been infected is found without any person claiming to be its owner, or where a valid order or
direction given in relation to any such animal is not promptly complied with by the owner or other person
in control of the animal, it shall be open to the Veterinary Officer or any other Competent Officer, to seize
the animal and remove it to a place of isolation or segregation, as he may deem proper.