33D. Remittance of penalty
33D. Remittance of penalty.---(1) Where an adjudicating officer imposes a penalty under the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the amount of the said penalty realised shall be credited to the Fund of the Animal Welfare Board of India constituted under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960).
(2)
The Board shall utilise the amount realised through penalty for the implementation of the provision of the Act and the rules made thereunder in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Amendment notes (1)
- 1Subs w.e.f. 01-07-2026 Subs. by Act 8 of 2026,, s. 2 and Sch., for ss. 32 and 33 (w.e.f. 01-07-2026).