Section 41

The Minister may, upon application made to him in writing through the Director General, order any goods seized under this Act, whether forfeited, or taken and deemed to be forfeited, to be delivered to the owner or other person entitled thereto, upon such terms and conditions as he may deem fit:

Provided that any such application shall be made before the expiration of one calendar month from the date of forfeiture of such goods or from the date on which such goods shall be taken and deemed to be forfeited, as the case may be.