Clause 25

If a veterinary authority is of the opinion that any building which has been occupied by an infected animal cannot be effectively disinfected, he may give written directions, with the approval of the Minister, to the owner or occupier thereof to destroy such building and to burn the materials thereof within such time as may be specified in such order.

If an order made under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section is not complied with within the time specified in such order, the veterinary authority may cause such building to be destroyed and the materials thereof.

No compensation shall be payable in respect of any building which has been destroyed by the owner or occupier thereof in compliance with written directions or by a veterinary authority under the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section, as the case may be:Provided that the Minister may in his discretion authorise the payment of such sum as he may determine as compensation in respect of any such building.

Any person who, without lawful excuse, fails to comply with any written directions given, under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.