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(1) Whenever an animal in the charge of a person dies, otherwise than by being slaughtered either for sale or consumption or for some religious purposes, the person-in charge thereof shall, within twenty-four hours, either,- (a) convey the carcass to a place (if any) fixed by the [Municipality]1 under section 273 for the disposal of the dead bodies of animals or to a place beyond [the limits of the municipal area]2 not being within one mile of those limits. or (b) give notice of the death to the [Municipality]1 whereupon the [Municipality]1 shall cause the carcass to be disposed of (2) Every person bound to act in accordance with sub-section (1) shall if he fails so to act, be liable upon conviction to a fine which may extend to ten rupees. 1- Subs. by section 72 of chapter III of U.P. Act No. 12 of 1994. 2- Subs. by section 150 ibid. 3- Subs. by section 32 of chapter III of U.P. Act No. 26 of 1995. [The [Uttar Pradesh]4 Municipalities Act, 1916] [Section 276-279] (3) For the disposal of the dead body of an animal under clause (b) of sub-section (1) the [Municipality]2 may charge such fee as the [Municipality]2 has prescribed, and may recover the same, if not paid in advance, from the owner or keeper of the animal in the manner provided by Chapter VI. Penalty for discharging sewage on public street, etc.