Section 9(2) in The Jammu and Kashmir Animal Diseases (Control), Act, 2006 (1949 A. D.)
(2)If after such examination the Veterinary Surgeon-(a)is of opinion that any animal is not infective, the Inspector shall forthwith return it to the person who in his opinion is entitled to its possession :Provided that where such person cannot, in the opinion of the Inspector, be found after reasonable enquiry, he shall send the animal to the nearest cattle-pond or deal with it in such other manner as may be prescribed ;(b)certifies in writing that any animal is affected with a scheduled disease, the Inspector may destroy the animal, or deal with it in such other manner as may be prescribed ;Provided that nothing herein contained shall authorise the Inspector to destroy an animal the killing of which constitutes an offence under any law for the time being in force in the State ; or(c)certifies in writing that any animal is infective, though not diseased, the animal shall be dealt with in such manner as may be prescribed.
