Section 16. Powers of Authority.

The Authority shall have the following powers, namely :- (a) to inspect the premises where bovine breeding activities are carried out; (b) to appoint expert with veterinary qualifications and experience as it may considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions; (c) to call information from the persons engaged in the bovine breeding activities; (d) to give directions requiring any person in charge of any premises, where any bovine breeding activity is carried out and who in its opinion, is contravening any of the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, to furnish such information, as it may deems fit; (e) to give directions to any person, officer or other authority, for the purposes of this Act and such person, officer or other authority, as the case may be, shall be bound to comply with such directions; (f) such other powers as may be prescribed by the Government.