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Section 69: Presumption that forest-produce belongs to Government.

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

69. Presumption that forest-produce belongs to [Government]. --When in any proceedings taken under this Act, or in consequence of anything done under this Act, a question arises as to whether any forest-produce is the property of the [Government], such produce shall be presumed to be the property of the [Government] until the contrary is proved.

STATE AMENDMENT

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--

Section 69.--For the words, "contrary is proved", substitute the words "contrary is proved by the accused".

Section 69-A.--After section 69, insert the following section, namely:--

69-A. Double penalties for offences.--The penalties which are double of those mentioned under the provisions of this Act or rules framed thereunder shall be inflicted in cases where the offence is committed after sunset and before sunrise, or after preparation for resistance to lawful authority or where the offender has been previously convicted of a like offence.

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

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Forest Act, 1927
Section69
Marginal notePresumption that forest-produce belongs to Government.
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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