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Section 23, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZYZ]

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.

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Cite: Section 23, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZYZ]. Machine: S1F-ZYZ.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Central Board may, by order in writing, direct any owner of forest produce to take such measures in relation to the transit of forest produce 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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forest produce: Section 2, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1FZ9M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "forest produce" includes timber, charcoal, caoutchouc, catechu, wood-oil, resin, natural varnish, bark, lac, mahua flowers, mahua seeds, kuth and myrabolams

forest produce: 7 more definitions.

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Section 23, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 [S1F-ZYZ]