4. Establishment of pounds
Pounds shall be established at such places as the Magistrate of the District, subject to the general control of the State
Government, from time to time directs.
The village by which every pound is to be used shall be determined by the Magistrate of the Districts.
5. Control of pounds. Rates of charge for feeding impounded cattle
The pounds shall be under the control of the Magistrate of the District; and he shall fix, and may from time to time alter,
the rates of charge for feeding and watering impounded cattle.
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[6. Appointment of pound-keepers
The State Government shall appoint a pound –keeper for every pound.
Pound-keepers may hold other offices
Any pound-keeper may hold simultaneously any other officer under the Government.
Pound-keepers to be public servants
Every pound-keeper shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code.].
Duties of pound-keepers
7. To keep registers and furnish returns
Every pound-keeper shall keep such registers and furnish such returns as the State Government from time to time directs.
8. To register seizures
When cattle are brought to a pound, the pound-keeper shall enter in his register-
(a) the number and description of the animals,
(b) the day and hour on and at which they were so brought,
(c) the name and residence of the seizure, and
(d) the name and residence of the owner, if known,
and shall give the seizure or his agent a copy of the entry.
9. To take charge of and feed cattle
The pound-keeper shall take charge of, feed and water the cattle until they are disposed of as hereinafter directed.