Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
78. All things confiscated under this Act, except opium, shall be disposed of by the Collector by public sale.
Opium so confiscated shall be sent for examination to the Civil Surgeon of the station, and, if declared by him to be fit for use, shall be sent to the Government factories, or otherwise disposed of in such manner as the Chief Revenue Authority directs. If declared to be unfit for use, it shall be immediately destroyed.
Source: India Code