Any person whose cattle have been seized under this Act, or having been so seized, have been detained in contravention of this Act, may, at any time within ten days from the date of the seizure, make a complaint to the Magistrate of the District or any Magistrate authorised to receive and try charges without reference by the Magistrate of the District.
Section 20: Power to make complaints.
The Cattle-Trespass Act, 1871Central Act · Act 1 of 1871
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Cattle-Trespass Act, 1871 |
|---|---|
| Section | 20 |
| Marginal note | Power to make complaints. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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