(1) Where a vehicle or animal has been taken into possession by the officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf under sub-section (2) of section 38, a person claiming to be the owner of such vehicle or animal, as the case may be, may make an application to such officer stating therein that he is the owner of such vehicle or animal, as the case may be, and such vehicle or animal may be handed over to him by the officer on payment of expenses incurred by the officer in removal of the vehicle or animal under sub-section (2) of section 38.
(2) The person making an application under sub-rule (1) shall also produce evidence before the officer to its satisfaction to prove that he is the owner of such vehicle or animal, as the case may be.(3) Where the Officer, after considering the evidence under sub-rule (2), is satisfied that such person is the owner of such vehicle or animal, as the case may be, it shall assess the expenses incurred in the removal of such vehicle or animal and after payment of the expenses so assessed by such person, the officer shall hand over such vehicle or animal, as the case may be, to such person.(4) If a vehicle remains unclaimed for seven days, a report in respect of such vehicle shall be made to the police station concerned.
(5) If an animal remains unclaimed, the officer shall make suitable arrangement for the safe custody and maintenance of such animal till it is disposed of.