The Indian Forest Act 1878, 7 of 1878, (Rep., Act 16 of 1927) · X — .

Section 3

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

53. Upon the receipt of any such report the Magistrate shall, with all convenient despatch, take such measures as may be necessary for the arrest and trial | Power to make rules and prescribe penalties. | | --- | | Seizure of property liable to confiscation. | | Application for confiscation. | | Procedure thereupon. | 78 Forests. [ACT VII trial of the offender and the disposal of the property according to law. Forest-produce, tools, &c., when liable to confiscation.

Source: India Code