Cancellation or suspension of licence

(1) Any person, notwithstanding that he has obtained a certificate as a butcher, who has been convicted by the District Magistrate for cruelty to animals while being slaughtered shall be liable to have his licence cancelled for six months for the first offence and on conviction for any subsequent offence to have his licence cancelled permanently. (2) Should any licensed butcher or butcher’s assistant be reported for uncleanliness, non-compliance with the rules or unseemly conduct, his licence may be suspended or cancelled, or he may be charged with an offence against the By-Laws or both.