Section 16, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZQD]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 August 1960 by S.O. 614(E) [N11-PDV].

In Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [A10-GSA]. This text from 7 August 1960. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZQD]. Machine: S1F-ZQD.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Central Board may, by order in writing, direct any occupier to take such measures in relation to the running of an industry as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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occupier: Section 2, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1FZ9M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "occupier" in relation to any factory or premises, means a person who has control over the affairs of the factory or the premises

occupier: 37 more definitions.

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