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Order for collection and power to seize. \r\n9. Obligation of person in charge to proceed with animal to collecting \r\ncentre. \r\n 10. Notice regarding claim for compensation. \r\n 11. Selection of animals, Replacement of rejected animals or things. \r\n 12. Committee of assessment. \r\n 13. Taking possession. \r\n 14. Value fixed to be final. \r\n 15. Payment. \r\n 16. Power to call for information. \r\nTHE PUNJAB MILITARY TRANSPORT ACT, \r\n1916 \r\n \r\n(I of 1916) \r\n 17. Procedure when animal or thing is purchased when on hire. \r\n 18. Compensation payable for loss of animal or thing hired. \r\nImpressment for hire otherwise than for \r\nactive service or grave emergency \r\n 19. Impressment for hire otherwise than for active service. \r\nMiscellaneous \r\n 20. Compensation claimable only in accordance with Act. \r\n 21. Power of entry. \r\n 22. Obligation to render aid. \r\n 23. Service of notice. \r\n 24. Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production \r\nof documents. \r\n 25. Establishment of depots for safe custody of loads. \r\n 26. Certain suits barred. \r\n 27. Exclusion of legal practitioners. \r\n 28. Penalties. \r\n 29. Cognizance of offences. \r\n 30. Power to make rules. \r\n \r\nTEXT \r\n1\r\nTHE PUNJAB MILITARY TRANSPORT ACT, 1916 \r\n2\r\n(I of 1916) \r\n[11 February 1916] \r\nAn \r\nAct \r\nto make better provision for the Impressment of Animals, Vehicles, Boats and Gear in the \r\nPunjab for the purposes of Military Transport. \r\nWHEREAS it is expedient to make better provision for the impressment of animals, \r\nvehicles, boats and gear in the Punjab for the purposes of military transport: \r\n It is hereby enacted as follows:– \r\nPreliminary \r\n1. Short title and local extent .– (1) This Act may be called the Punjab Military \r\nTransport Act, 1916. \r\n (2) It extends to the Punjab. \r\n2. Repeal.– The Punjab Military Transport Animals Act, 1903, is hereby repealed. \r\nLiability to impressment \r\n3. Liability to impressment .– (1) All animals, vehicles, and boats, together with gear \r\nand equipment for the same , shall be liable to be impressed for military transport, whether \r\nfor service within or without the limits of \r\n3\r\n[Pakistan], in accordance with the provisions of this \r\nAct. \r\nExplanation.– “Vehicles” shall be deemed to include also doolies, dandies, jhampans an d \r\npalkies. \r\n (2) Impressment may be for hire or for purchase. \r\nAppointment of officers \r\n4. Appointment of Transport Inspection Officers and Transport Assistants.– (1) \r\nThe \r\n4\r\n[\r\n5\r\n[Federal Government]] may, by notification appoint any person to be a Transport \r\nInspection Officer or Transport Assistant for the purposes of this Act, and may define the \r\narea within which he shall exercise his powers. \r\n \r\n1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Punjab Gazette, 1915, Part V, pp. 90-92, for Select Committee’s Report, see ibid., \r\nPart V, pp. 185-190; for Debates in Council, see ibid., Part V, pp. 115-118, 208-210. \r\n2This Act received the assent of the Lieutenant -Governor of the Punjab on 2 nd December, 1915; that of the Governor -General \r\non 24th January, 1916; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette, Part V, dated: 11th February, 1916, pp. 1-5. \r\n3Substituted for the word “India” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-Adp., dated 28 th \r\nMay, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2 (1) and Schedule. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n5Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n (2) All the powers conferred on a Transport Inspection Officer or Transport \r\nAssistant by this Act shall, unless the \r\n1\r\n[\r\n2\r\n[Federal Government]] by special order otherwise \r\ndirects, be exercised by him subject to the control of the Deputy Commissioner. \r\n (3) All Transport Inspection Officers and Transport Assistants shall be deemed to \r\nbe public servants within the meaning of the \r\n3\r\n[Pakistan Penal Code]. \r\n5. Meaning of term “Collector” .– In this Act “Collector” shall include any person \r\nappointed by the \r\n4\r\n[\r\n5\r\n[Federal Government]] or by the Deputy Commissioner to exercise the \r\nfunctions of a Collector under this Act. \r\nEnumeration and inspection \r\n6. Enumeration and inspection .– The \r\n6\r\n[\r\n7\r\n[Federal Government]] may make rules for \r\nthe enumeration and inspection of animals or things liable to impressment under this Act, \r\nand may by rule require any person owning or keeping any such animal or thing to produce it \r\nfor enumeration or inspection at such time and place within the limits of the village in which \r\nhe ordinarily resides or in which he holds or cultivates land as the enumerating or inspecting \r\nofficer may fix and to give such information regarding such animal or thing as the rules may \r\nprescribe. \r\nImpressment for active service or grave emergency \r\n7. Declaration authorising impressment.– (1) On any occasion of the mobilization of \r\ntroops for active service or at any time during the employment of troops on active service or \r\non any occasion which, in the opinion of the \r\n8\r\n[\r\n9\r\n[Federal Government]], is one of grave \r\nemergency the \r\n10\r\n[\r\n11\r\n[Federal Government]] may by notification or written order declare that all \r\nor any animals or all or any things liable to impressme nt may be impressed for the purpose \r\nof military transport in the manner hereinafter appearing. \r\n (2) Direction to Collector.– At any time after the issue of such a declaration the \r\n12\r\n[\r\n13\r\n[Federal Government]] or any person authorised in this behalf by the \r\n1\r\n[\r\n2\r\n[Federal \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n2Substituted for the words “Central Go vernment” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3Substituted for the word “Indian Penal Code” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1) 63-\r\nAdp., dated 28th May, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) \r\nand Schedule. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n5Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975 , published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n6Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n7Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n8Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n9Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n10Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n11Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n12Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n13Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\nGovernment]] may direct the Collector to take steps to provide within a reasonable time to be \r\nspecified in the direction such animals or things as are stated to be required from his district \r\nfor the purposes of military transport. \r\n8. Order for colle ction and power to seize .– (1) On receiving a direction under the \r\npreceding section the Collector shall forthwith issue orders requiring the persons therein \r\nnamed to collect the animals or things therein specified at the time and place appointed by \r\nthe Collector. \r\n (2) Such orders may be addressed to any Transport Assistant or to any Revenue \r\nOfficer or to any zaildar, inamdar, or village officer. \r\n (3) Any person owning or keeping animals or things liable to impressment shall, \r\nwhen required by any Transport A ssistant or Revenue Officer or any zaildar, inamdar or \r\nvillage officer in pursuance of an order issued under sub -section (1), be bound to produce \r\nthe same at the time and place appointed by the Collector. \r\n (4) Should any such person refuse or fail so to produce the animals or things, the \r\nTransport Assistant or other officer to whom the order is addressed may seize them by force. \r\n9. Obligation of person in charge to proceed with animal to collecting centre .– \r\nExcept as may otherwise be provided by rules made in this behalf by the \r\n3\r\n[\r\n4\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment]] the person in charge for the time being of any animals or things impressed \r\nunder this Act or such other person competent to take charge thereof as may be appointed \r\nby the person in charge shall proceed with su ch animals or things to the place appointed by \r\nthe Collector under section 8(1). \r\n10. Notice regarding claim for compensation .– Notice shall be given by the Collector \r\nof the time and place at which claims for compensation for any animals or things impressed \r\nmay be made. \r\n11. Selection of animals, Replacement of rejected animals or things .– Any person \r\nauthorised in this behalf by the \r\n5\r\n[\r\n6\r\n[Federal Government]] may approve as suitable for hire or \r\nfor purchase or may reject as unsuitable any animals or things coll ected or seized in \r\naccordance with section 8, and may require the Transport Assistant or other officer who \r\ncollected or seized the rejected animals or things to collect or seize others in place thereof, \r\nand for such further collection or seizure the order issued under section 8 (1) shall be \r\ndeemed to be valid authority. \r\n12. Committee of assessment.– (1) When any animal or thing has been so approved a \r\nCommittee of assessment constituted as the \r\n7\r\n[\r\n1\r\n[Federal Government]] may by general or \r\nspecial order direct shall record– \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n2Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n5Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n6Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n7Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n(a) a brief description of such animal or thing; \r\n(b) the name and address of the owner, if known; \r\n(c) the name and address of the person in charge; \r\n(d) the market value at the time of the award according to the opinion of the \r\nCommittee. \r\n (2) One member of every Committee of assessment shall be a “Land -owner” as \r\ndefined in the Punjab Land Revenue Act. \r\n13. Taking possession .– Any officer appointed by the \r\n2[3\r\n[Federal Government]] or by \r\nany person authorised in this behalf by the \r\n4\r\n[\r\n5\r\n[Federal Government]] may take possession on \r\nbehalf of \r\n6\r\n[the \r\n7\r\n[Federal Government]] of any animal or thing in respect of which the \r\nCommittee has recorded the particulars prescribed by section 12. \r\n If the animal or thing is to be purchased, the said officer shall forthwit h deposit with \r\nthe Committee a sum equivalent to the value thereof as fixed by the Committee plus fifteen \r\nper cent. and upon such deposit the animal or thing shall become the absolute \r\n8\r\n[property of \r\nthe \r\n9\r\n[Government]. \r\n If the animal or thing is hired, \r\n10\r\n[the \r\n11\r\n[Federal Government]] shall pay hire at such \r\nrates as it shall from time to time fix. \r\n14. Value fixed to be final .– The value fixed by the Committee for any animal or thing \r\nshall be conclusive as between the \r\n12\r\n[\r\n13\r\n[Federal Government]] and any person claimi ng any \r\ninterest therein. \r\n15. Payment.– (1) When any sum is deposited with the Committee under section 13 the \r\nCommittee shall, except in the cases specified in the next sub -section, pay the same to the \r\nperson whom they consider prima facie entitled thereto. \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Ord er, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n2Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n3Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n5Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n6Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n7Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n8Substituted for the words “property of the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , \r\ndated 18th March, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n9Substituted for the word “Crown” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-Adp., dated 28th \r\nMay, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28, 1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) and Schedule. \r\n10Substituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n11Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazett e of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n12Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n13Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n (2) If he shall not consent to receive such sum, or if there be no person present \r\ncompetent to sell the animal or thing, or if there be any dispute as to the title to receive \r\ncompensation or as to the person to whom the same is payable or as to the appor tionment \r\nof the same, the Committee shall deposit the said sum with the Collector, and the Collector \r\nshall pass orders as to the payment, investment or disposal of the same, and such order \r\nshall be final as between the \r\n1\r\n[\r\n2\r\n[Federal Government]] and any pers on claiming any interest \r\ntherein. \r\n16. Power to call for information .– The Collector may require any person claiming \r\ncompensation in respect of any animal or thing impressed under this Act to state the name \r\nof every other person whom he knows or believes to possess any interest in such animal or \r\nthing and also the nature of such interest. \r\n17. Procedure when animal or thing is purchased when on hire .– (1) Any animal or \r\nthing hired in accordance with the foregoing provisions may be purchased at any time by \r\n3\r\n[the \r\n4\r\n[Federal Government]] for a sum equivalent to the value fixed by the Committee under \r\nsection 12 plus fifteen per cent. \r\n (2) Notice of such purchase shall be sent by registered post to the Collector, and \r\nthe purchase money shall be deposited with him. \r\n (3) The Collector shall give notice of the purchase to the owner or the keeper of \r\nthe animal or thing. \r\n (4) The Collector shall deal with the purchase money as if it were a sum \r\ndeposited with him under section 15(2) of this Act. \r\n (5) When notice has been s ent to the Collector under sub -section (2) of this \r\nsection the animal or thing shall become the absolute property of \r\n5\r\n[the \r\n6\r\n[Government]. \r\n18. Compensation payable for loss of animal or thing hired.– Compensation shall be \r\npayable by the \r\n7\r\n[\r\n8\r\n[Federal Governme nt]] for the loss, destruction or deterioration of any \r\nanimal or thing hired under this Act, but shall not exceed a sum equivalent to the value fixed \r\nby the Committee under section 12 plus fifteen per cent. \r\nExplanation.– The compensation so payable shall b e in a ddition to any sum due as hire. \r\nImpressment for hire otherwise than for active service or grave emergency \r\n19. Impressment for hire otherwise than for active service .–. (1) The \r\n9\r\n[\r\n1\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment]] may make rules to provide for the impressment for hire for purposes of military \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n2Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3Substituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adapt ations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n5Substituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws ) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n6Substituted for the word “Crown” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-Adp., dated 28th \r\nMay, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) and Schedule. \r\n7Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n8Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n9Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\ntransport within \r\n2\r\n[Pakistan], on occasions other than those specified in section 7, of any \r\nanimal or thing liable to impressment under this Act, and for the terms and conditions of such \r\nimpressment. \r\n (2) Any animal or thing l iable to impressment under this Act may be impressed \r\nfor hire in accordance with such rules. \r\nMiscellaneous \r\n20. Compensation claimable only in accordance with Act .– No compensation shall \r\nbe claimable on account of any animal or thing impressed in accordance with this Act except \r\nas provided in this Act; but nothing in this section contained shall affect the liability of any \r\nperson to whom the whole or any part of any compensation awarded under this Act has \r\nbeen paid to pay the same to the person lawfully entitled thereto. \r\n21. Power of entry .– Subject to any rules made in this behalf by the \r\n3\r\n[\r\n4\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment]], the Collector or any Transport Inspection Officer or Transport Assistant or any \r\nofficer to whom an order under section 8 is addressed shall be enti tled at all reasonable \r\ntimes to enter for the performance of any duty imposed on him by this Act any place where \r\nhe has reason to believe that any animal or thing suitable for military transport may be found, \r\nand to inspect any animal or thing found there. \r\n22. Obligation to render aid .– Every person shall be bound to assist any Transport \r\nInspection Officer, Transport Assistant or Revenue Officer or any zaildar, inamdar or village \r\nofficer, who reasonably demands his aid in the execution of any duty imposed by this Act. \r\n23. Service of notice.– Service of any notice under this Act or rules thereunder may be \r\nmade by registered post or by delivering or tendering a copy thereof signed by the officer \r\ntherein named or by beat of drum or other customary method or by the posting of a copy \r\nthereof in some conspicuous place in the village or town. \r\n24. Power to summon and enforce attendance of witnesses and production of \r\ndocuments.– For the purposes of enquiries under this Act, the Collector shall have power to \r\nsummon and enforce the attendance of witnesses, including the parties interested or any of \r\nthem, and to compel the production of documents by the same means and (so far as may \r\nbe) in the same manner as is provided in the case of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil \r\nProcedure. \r\n25. Establishment of depots for safe custody of loads .– (1) The Collector shall \r\nprovide one or more suitable depots at which goods carried by animals or things impressed \r\nunder this Act may be deposited. \r\n (2) Any person depositing any goods at a depot shall on demand by the person \r\nin charge of the depot give to the best of his information the names and addresses of the \r\nconsignor and consignee of the goods and of the owner of the animal or thing by or in which \r\nthe goods were being carried, and a description of the goods. \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n2Substituted for the word “India” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-Adp., dated 28 th \r\nMay, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) and Schedule. \r\n3Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n4Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n (3) The Collector shall cause a notice to be sent by registered post to the \r\nconsignor and consignee of the goods, informing them of the deposit of the goods and \r\ncalling upon the consignee to take delivery thereof. \r\n (4) If delivery of the goods is not taken within three months from date of the \r\ndeposit, the Collector may cause them to be sold by auction, provided that if the goods are \r\nperishable they may be sold forthwith. \r\n (5) The responsibility of the \r\n1\r\n[\r\n2\r\n[Federal Government]]\r\n \r\nfor the loss, destruction or \r\ndeterioration of goods deposited at a depot under this section shall be that of a bailee \r\nunder sections 151 and 152 of the \r\n3\r\n[Contract Act], 1872, provided that \r\n4\r\n[the \r\n5\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment]] shall not be liable for any los s resulting in any way from the detention of the \r\ngoods or from their sales under sub-section (4). \r\n (6) The Collector shall pay the sum realised from the sale to the person who \r\nappears to him to be entitled thereto, and after such payment no suit to recover such sum or \r\nany part thereof shall be brought against the 6\r\n[\r\n7\r\n[Government]] by any person claiming to be \r\nentitled thereto: \r\n Provided that nothing herein contained shall affect the liability of any person to whom \r\nany sum has been paid by the Collector under this sub -section to pay the same to the \r\nperson lawfully entitled thereto. \r\n26. Certain suits barred .– (1) No suit for any default due to proceedings taken under \r\nthis Act shall lie against the owner or person in charge of any animal or thing impressed \r\nunder this Act or any person liable in respect of any contract connected with such animal or \r\nthing. \r\n (2) No Civil Court shall take cognizance of the manner in which the \r\n8\r\n[\r\n9\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment]] or any person exercises any power vested in it or in him by or under this Act. \r\n (3) No suit shall lie against the 10\r\n[\r\n11\r\n[Government]] or any officer or person for \r\ndamages for any act in good faith done or ordered to be done in pursuance of this Act. \r\n (4) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to bar a suit for compensation for the \r\nloss, destruction or deterioration of goods in accordance with section 25(5) of this Act. \r\n \r\n1Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n2Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3Substituted for the word “Indian Contract Act” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-\r\nAdp., dated 28th May, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) \r\nand Schedule. \r\n4Substituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n5Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n6Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n7Substituted for the word “Crown” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F.2(1)63-Adp., dated 28th \r\nMay, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) and Schedule. \r\n8Substituted for the words “Local Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 , dated 18th \r\nMarch, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n9Substituted for the words “Centr al Government” by the Federal Adaptations of Laws Order, 1975, published in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated August 1, 1975, pp. 435-467, s. 2(3) and Table of General Adaptations. \r\n10Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, dated 18th March, \r\n1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated April 1, 1937, pp. 75-344. \r\n11Substituted for the word “Crown” by the Central Adaptation of Laws Order, 1964, vide Notification No.F .2(1)63-Adp., dated \r\n28th May, 1964, published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated May 28,1964, pp. 251c-251aap, s. 2(1) and \r\nSchedule. \r\n27. Exclusion of legal practitioners .– No legal practitioner shall be entitled as such to \r\nappear in any proceedings under this Act. \r\n28. Penalties.– Any person who– \r\n(1) without reasonable excuse refuses or fails to comply with any order lawfully \r\ngiven under this Act requiring him to produce any animal or thing, or \r\n(2) with intent to avoid the production or impressment of any animal or thing \r\nremoves or conceals s uch animal or thing or obstructs the production or \r\nimpressment thereof, or \r\n(3) omits to do anything which he is legally bound to do under th is Act or the \r\nrules thereunder, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty \r\nrupees, or should the offen ce be committed on an occasion of the \r\nmobilization of troops proceeding on active service, shall be punishable with \r\nimprisonment of either description not exceeding three months or fine which \r\nmay extend to one hundred rupees, or both. \r\n29. 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