If the bull is claimed within the time specified in the notice under Rule 22, but the costs, charges and expenses incurred for its maintenance are not paid within seven days from the date of notice under Section 22, or if the bull is not claimed within seven days from the date of notice under Section 22, it shall be sold by public auction by the said Village Panchayat or an Officer of its establishment deputed for the purpose at such place and time and subject to such conditions as the Village Panchayat may, by general or special orders from time to time, direct.
Provided that if the bull is claimed after steps are taken for sale by public auction, but before it is sold and the claim is supported by an order of the Licensing Officer under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 13 it shall be delivered to the owner or his agent on payment of all costs, charges and expenses incurred for its maintenance:
Provided further that, if any such bull, in the opinion of the Village Panchayat is not likely to fetch a fair price, if sold as aforesaid, it may be sent to a pinjrapole or an infirmary recognised by the Government in this behalf.