Procedure as to perishable property seized under section 52
Section 58 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with procedure as to perishable property seized under section 52. The Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, direct the sale of any property seized under section 52 and subject to speedy and natural decay, and may deal with the proceeds as he would have dealt with such property if it had not been sold. The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.
The Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, direct the sale of any property seized under section 52 and subject to speedy and natural decay, and may deal with the proceeds as he would have dealt with such property if it had not been sold.
STATE AMENDMENT
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--
Section 58.--For section 58, substitute the following section, namely:--
58. Procedure as to perishable property seized under section 52. -- The Authorised Officer under sub-section (2) of section 52, or the Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, direct the sale of any property seized under section 52 and subject to speedy and natural decay, and may deal with the proceeds as he would have dealt had it not been sold.
[Vide the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) and Vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O.3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).]
Uttar Pradesh
Amendment of section 58--Ins section 58 of the principal Act, for the words "The Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained," the words "Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, but subject to sub-section (3) of section 52-A, the Magistrate may," shall be substituted.
[Vide Uttar Pradesh Act 1 of 2001, s. 11]
Uttarakhand.--
Amendment of section 58.--In section 58 of the principal Act for the words "The Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything herein before contained," the words, "Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, but subject to sub-section (3) of section 52-A, the magistrate may" Shall be substituted. [Vide Uttarakhand Act 10 of 2002, s. 11]
Maharashtra.--
Substitution of section 58 of Act XVI of 1927.--For section 58 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted namely:--
"58. Procedure as to perishable seized under section 52.--The Forest-officer who made the seizure under section 52 may, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law, sell any property seized under section 52 and subject to speedy and natural decay, and may deal with the proceeds as he would have dealt with such property if it had not been sold and shall report about every such sale to his official superior.".
[Vide Maharashtra Act VII of 1985, s. 13]
Section 58, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).
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Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Indian Forest Act deal with?
Section 58 of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Procedure as to perishable property seized under section 52". The Magistrate may, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, direct the sale of any property seized under section 52 and subject to speedy and natural decay, and may deal with the proceeds as he would have dealt with such property if it had not been sold.
How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Indian Forest Act 1927, section 58 of the Indian Forest Act. People searching for it also type section 58 of indian forest act 1927. 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 58 of the Indian Forest Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 52 (Seizure of property liable to confiscation), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 58 of the Indian Forest Act come into force?
Section 58 of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 58, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 52. Seizure of property liable to confiscation4491 words
- 38. Protection of forests at request of owners2928 words
- 61. Saving of power to release property seized2876 words
- 82. Recovery of money due to Government2108 words
- 20. Notification declaring forest reserved1635 words
- 2. Interpretation clause1380 words
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