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(1) Where a police officer, of or above me rank of a Sub-Inspector, has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed in respect of any cattle, he may seize such cattle. (2) On such seizure the police officer shall arrange for the custody and the maintenance of the cattle in the prescribed manner and forthwith submit a report of the seizure and a complaint in writing against the person who appears to have committed the offence to a Magistrate having jurisdiction over the area. (3) Upon receipt of such report and after such inquiries, if any, that the Magistrate thinks fit, the Magistrate shall either order the cattle to be released or pass such orders as he thinks fit for the interim custody and maintenance of the /male, until the complaint is disposed of.