Section 95a

Where any forest produce, receptacle, package, conveyance, machinery, tool, equipment, book, record, document or other thing seized under this Act is held in the custody of the State Authority pending completion of any proceeding in respect

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of a forest offence, the cost of holding it in custody shall, in the event of any person being convicted of such offence, be a debt due to the State Authority, by such person and shall be recoverable accordingly.”.

Amendment of section 96