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Restriction on slaughter of animals in places other than recognized slaughter houses. (1) On and from the commencement of this Act, no animal, meant for human consumption and sale in the recognized market, shall be slaughtered in any places other than the recognized slaughter houses. (2) Diseased animals or suspected to be diseased shall not be allowed to be slaughtered in such slaughter houses, and there shall be provision to segregate and isolate such animals for treatment or destruction as deemed fit by the Meat Inspector. (3) For the purpose of determining the fitness of an animal for slaughter for human consumption, an examiner to be called “Meat Inspector” shall be appointed. (4) Slaughter houses shall be established in conformity with the technical norms prescribed by the Department, either by the Government, Municipality or any other party authorized by the Government.