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The Indian Forest Act, 1927

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

In force From 21 Sep 1927 Act 16 of 1927 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 1927 Ministry Environment, Forest and Climate Change Enacted 21 Sep 1927 In force 21 Sep 1927 Cited by 1 provision

Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed. 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 Cou The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.

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 1[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.

STATE AMENDMENTS

Maharashtra.

Amendment of section 56 of Act 16 of 1927.--In section 56 of the principal Act, for the word "forfeited" the word "confiscated" shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act 21 of 2015, s. 7].

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--

Section 56.--For the words "When the trial of", substitute the words, figures and letter, "Without prejudice to the provisions of section 52C, when the trial of".

[Vide the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) Vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O.3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).].

Maharashtra.--

Amendment of section 56 of Act XVI of 1927.--In section 56 of the principal Act,--

(a) for the word "confiscated" the word "forefeited" shall be substituted;

(b) for the words "in any other case, may be disposed of” the words, figures and letters "in any other may, subject to section 61G, be disposed of” shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act VII of 1985, s. 11].

Section 56, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 59 Appeal from orders under section .55, section 56 or section 57

Questions about Section 56

What does Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act deal with?

Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Disposal, on conclusion of trial for forest-offence, of produce in respect of which it was committed". 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 Cou

How do I find court cases under Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Indian Forest Act 1927 56, section 56 Indian Forest Act 1927, section 56 of the Indian Forest Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act come into force?

Section 56 of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 56, came into force on 21 Sep 1927, having been enacted on 21 Sep 1927. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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