Section 69A

Where any goods, document or thing seized under this Act is held in the custody of the officer of excise pending completion of any proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act, the cost of holding such goods, document or thing in custody shall, in the event of any person found guilty of an offence, be a debt due to the Government by such person and shall be recoverable accordingly.

No costs of damages arising from seizure to be recoverable unless seizure without reasonable cause