Cattle-Trespass Act, 1871
6. Appointment of pound-keepers
The State Government shall appoint a pound –keeper for every pound.
Pound-keepers may hold other offices
Any pound-keeper may hold simultaneously any other officer under the Government.
Pound-keepers to be public servants
Every pound-keeper shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code.].
Duties of pound-keepers