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

Section 55. Disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

55. Disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed. 56. Procedure 1878.] Forests. 53 SECTIONS. 56. Procedure when offender not known, or cannot be found. 57. Procedure as to perishable property seized under section 52. 58. Appeal from orders under sections 54, 55 and 56. 59. Property when to vest in Government. 60. Saving of power to release property seized. 61. Punishment for wrongful seizure. 55. When the trial of any forest-offence is concluded, any forest-produce in respect of which such offence has been committed shall, if it is the property of Government or has been confiscated, be taken charge of by a Forest-officer, and in any other case may be disposed of in such manner as the Court may direct. Procedure when offender not known, or cannot be found.

Source: India Code