The Indian Forest Act, 1927 · IX — PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Section 69. Presumption that forest-produce belongs to[3] [Government]

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

69. Presumption that forest-produce belongs to[3] [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[3] [Government], such produce shall be presumed to be the property of the[3] [Government] until the contrary is proved.

Source: India Code