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(1) No person shall without the written permission of the Commissioner bring into the City any cattle, sheep, goats or swine intended for human food, or the flesh of any such animal which has been slaughtered at any slaughter- house or place not maintained or licensed under this Act. (2) Any Police Officer may arrest without warrant any person bringing into the City any animal or flesh in contravention of sub-section (1). Prohibition of sale of animals, etc., except in market. Butchers and persons who sell the flesh of animals to be licenced. Prohibition of import of cattle, etc., into the city without permission. [Act No. II of 1956] 369 (3) Any animal brought into the city in contravention of this section may be seized by the Commissioner or by any municipal officer or servant and any flesh brought into the city in contravention of this section may be seized by the Commissioner or by any municipal officer or servant or by any Police Officer or in or upon Railway premises by any Railway servant and any animal or flesh so seized may be sold or otherwise disposed of as the Commissioner shall direct. The proceeds, if any, shall belong to the Corporation. (4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to cured or preserved meat. Inspection of places of sale, etc.