When in any proceedings taken under this Act or in consequence of anything done under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force, a question arises as to whether any forest produce is the property of 1964: KAR. ACT 5] Forest 397 the State Government, such produce shall be presumed to be the property of the State Government until the contrary is proved, and in case of any prosecution the burden of proving the contrary shall lie on the accused.
Section 80: Presumption that forest produce belongs to Government
The Karnataka Forest Act, 1963State Act of Karnataka · Act 5 of 1964
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Karnataka Forest Act, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Section | 80 |
| Marginal note | Presumption that forest produce belongs to Government |
| Jurisdiction | State of Karnataka |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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