Section 86: Penalty for offence in regard to sandalwood

In any case of a forest offence having reference to the cutting, uprooting, or removal or damage to, a sandal tree or any part of a sandal tree belonging to Government, 1[or to an occupant or holder of land or other person referred to in section 83]1, the offender shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[ten years]2 3[and with fine]3 which may extend to 2[one lakh rupees.]2

1. Inserted by Act 20 of 2001 w.e.f. 5.9.2002.

2. Substituted by Act 20 of 2001 w.e.f. 5.9.2002.

3. Substituted by Act 23 of 1974 w.e.f. 16.9.1974.

1[Provided that,—

(i) in the case of first offence the term of imprisonment shall not be less than 2[five years]2 and the amount of fine shall not be less than 2[fifty thousand rupees]2; and

(ii) in the case of a second or subsequent offence the term of imprisonment shall not be less than 2[seven years]2 and the amount of fine shall not be less than 2[seventy five thousand rupees.]2]1 Forest [1964: KAR. ACT 5 400

1. Inserted by Act 1 of 1981 w.e.f. 23.2.1981.

2. Substituted by Act 20 of 2001 w.e.f. 5.9.2002..