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If, after such examination, the Veterinary Surgeon- (a) is of opinion that the 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 without undue inconvenience be found, the Inspector shall send the animal to the nearest cattle pound or deal with it in such other manner as may be prescribed; (b) Certifies in writing that the animal is infective though not affected with a Scheduled disease, the animal shall be dealt with in such manner as may be prescribed; (c) Certifies in writing that the animal is infective having been affected with a Scheduled disease, the animal shall be destroyed or dealt with in such other manner as may be prescribed.