Section 5 in The M.P. Agricultural Cattle Preservation Rules, 1959
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If on such examination of the cattle the Veterinary Officer is satisfied that-(a)[ the cattle is- [Substituted by Notification No. 5704-3830-XIV-Vety., published in M.P. Rajpatra, dated 25-8-1961.](i)over fifteen years of age : or(ii)has become permanently incapacitated for work or breeding due to injury, deformity or an incurable disease and such permanent incapacity has not been caused deliberately and](b)the cattle is not suffering from any disease which makes its meat unwholesome for human consumption; he shall certify the cattle accordingly and cause it to be branded with letter "C" on one of its cheeks.
