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Section 56: Disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed.

The Indian Forest Act, 1927Central Act · Act 16 of 1927

When the trial of any forest-offence is concluded, any forest-produce in respect of which such offence has been committed shall, if it is the property of [Government] or has been confiscated, be taken charge of by a Forest-officer, and, in any other case, may be disposed of in such manner as the Court may direct.

STATE AMENDMENTS

Maharashtra.

Amendment of section 56 of Act 16 of 1927.--In section 56 of the principal Act, for the word "forfeited" the word "confiscated" shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act 21 of 2015, s. 7].

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--

Section 56.--For the words "When the trial of", substitute the words, figures and letter, "Without prejudice to the provisions of section 52C, when the trial of".

[Vide the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) Vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O.3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).].

Maharashtra.--

Amendment of section 56 of Act XVI of 1927.--In section 56 of the principal Act,--

(a) for the word "confiscated" the word "forefeited" shall be substituted;

(b) for the words "in any other case, may be disposed of” the words, figures and letters "in any other may, subject to section 61G, be disposed of” shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act VII of 1985, s. 11].

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Forest Act, 1927
Section56
Marginal noteDisposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. . Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Crown".

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