Section 275. Disposal of dead bodies of animals

275. (1) Whenever an animal in the charge of a person dies, otherwise than by being slaughtered either for sale or consumption or for some religious purpose, the person in charge thereof shall, within twenty-four hours, either - (a) convey the carcass to a place (if any) fixed by the Municipality under section 273 for the disposal of the dead bodies of animals or to a place beyond municipal limits not being within one mile of those limits, or (b) give notice of the death to the Municipality, whereupon the Municipality shall cause the carcass to be disposed of. (2) Every person bound to act in accordance with sub-section (1) shall, if he fails so to act, be liable upon conviction to a fine which may extend to ten rupees. (3) For the disposal of the dead body of an animal under clause (b) of sub-section (1) the Municipality may charge such fee as the Municipality has prescribed, and may recover the same, if not paid in advance, from the owner or keeper of the animal in the manner provided by Chapter VI.