Section32
The Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955

Power to enter and inspect land, premises, etc

In force Act 2 of 1956 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1956 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 32 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 deals with power to enter and inspect land, premises, etc. Subject to such rules as may be prescribed, a Veterinary Officer or any officer or person authorized by him in this behalf shall have power to enter into and inspect any land, premises, yard, building, or any vessel or vehicle for the purpose of exercising the powers and performing the duties confer

(1) Subject to such rules as may be prescribed, a Veterinary Officer or any officer or person authorized by him in this behalf shall have power to enter into and inspect any land, premises, yard, building, or any vessel or vehicle for the purpose of exercising the powers and performing the duties conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act.

(2) Every person in occupation of any such land, premises, yard, building or vessel or vehicle shall allow the officer or person concerned such access as he may require for the aforesaid purposes and shall answer any question put to him by such officer or person to the best of his knowledge or belief.

Section 32, The Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, 1955 (Act 2 of 1956).

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  1. s. 38 Power to make rules

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act is headed "Power to enter and inspect land, premises, etc". Subject to such rules as may be prescribed, a Veterinary Officer or any officer or person authorized by him in this behalf shall have power to enter into and inspect any land, premises, yard, building, or any vessel or vehicle for the purpose of exercising the powers and performing the duties confer

How do I find court cases under Section 32 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act?

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What should I read with Section 32 of the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act enacted?

Bihar Preservation And Improvement of Animals Act was enacted in 1956 as Act 2 of 1956. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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