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In all prosecutions under section 546 the Magistrate shall refuse to issue summons for the attendance of any person accused of an offence against such section, unless the summons is applied for within a specified time from the alleged date of the offence of which such person is accused. 335[548. (1) No person shall slaughter or procure the slaughter of any animal for human consumption in a slaughter house, otherwise than on the authority of a certificate, granted by the Veterinary Officer that the animal is fit for slaughter. (2) The Veterinary Officer shall not grant certificate referred to in sub-section (1) if in his opinion —