Offence

(1) Any person who brands or marks with a brand or mark likely to be permanent any cattle with any brand or mark other than a registered brand or the brand specified in a notice given by him to a District Agricultural Officer commits an offence. 12 (2) The proof that any notice required under this Act was duly given shall be on the person against whom proceedings are taken under this Act. (3) The production of the receipt for the notice purporting to be signed by or on behalf of any District Agricultural Officer shall be prima facie evidence that the notice was given at the time stated in the receipt.