Property when to vest in Government
Section 60 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 deals with property when to vest in Government. When an order for the confiscation of any property has been passed under section 55 or section 57, as the case may be, and the period limited by section 59 for an appeal from such order has elapsed, and no such appeal has been preferred, or when on such an appeal being preferred, the Appellate Court The Act came into force on 21 Sep 1927.
60. Property when to vest in 1[Government].-- When an order for the confiscation of any property has been passed under section 55 or section 57, as the case may be, and the period limited by section 59 for an appeal from such order has elapsed, and no such appeal has been preferred, or when on such an appeal being preferred, the Appellate Court confirms such order in respect of the whole or a portion of such property, such property or such portion thereof, as the case may be, shall vest in the 1[Government] free from all incumbrances.
STATE AMENDMENTS
Maharashtra
Amendment of section 60 of Act 16 of 1927.--In section 60 of the principal Act, for the word "forfeiture" the word "confiscation" shall be substituted.
[Vide Maharashtra Act 21 of 2015, s. 9].
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs).--
Section 60.--Renumbered as sub-section (2) thereof, and, before sub-section (2) as so renumbered, insert the following sub-section, namely:--
(1) Property ordered to be confiscated by an authorised officer under section 52, subject to the result of revision before Court of Sessions under section 52A shall upon conclusion of proceedings in revision, vest in the Government free from all encumbrances:
Provided that if no revision is preferred under section 52A, such vesting shall take effect on expiry of period specified for the submitting petition for revision under section 52A.
[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 60--Section 60 of the principal Act shall be renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof and 'after sub-section (1) as so renumbered the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:--
"(2) When an order for confiscation has been passed under section 52-A and the period of limitation for an appeal or revision has elapsed and no appeal or revision has been preferred or when in appeal or revision the order for confiscation for whole or a portion of the property has been confirmed, the property or such portion, as the case may be, shall vest in the State Government free from all encumbrances."]
[Vide Uttar Pradesh Act 1 of 2001, s. 12]
Maharashtra.--
Amendment of section 60 of Act XVI of 1927.---In section 60 of the principal act, for the words "confiscation" the word "forfeiture" shall be substituted.
[Vide Maharashtra act VII of 1985, s. 14]
Uttarkhand.--
Amendment of section 60.--- Section 60 of the principal Act shall be renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof and after sub-section (1) as so renumbered the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:--
"(2) When an order for confiscation has been passed under Section 52-A and the period of limitation for an appeal or revision has elapsed and no appeal or revision has been preferred or when an appeal or revision the order for confiscation for whole or a portion of the property has been confirmed, the property or such portion, as the case may be, shall vest in the State Government free from all encumbrances.".
[Vide Uttaranchal Act 24 of 2014, s. 12]
Section 60, The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (Act 16 of 1927).
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Questions about Section 60
What does Section 60 of the Indian Forest Act deal with?
Section 60 of the Indian Forest Act is headed "Property when to vest in Government". 60. Property when to vest in [Government].-- When an order for the confiscation of any property has been passed under section 55 or section 57, as the case may be, and the period limited by section 59 for an appeal from such order has elapsed, and no such appeal has been preferred, or when on such a
How do I find court cases under Section 60 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 60, section 60 Indian Forest Act 1927, section 60 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 60 of the Indian Forest Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 52 (Seizure of property liable to confiscation), section 55 (Forest-produce, tools, etc., when liable to confiscation), section 57 (Procedure when offender not known, or cannot be found), section 59 (Appeal from orders under section .55, section 56 or section 57), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 60 of the Indian Forest Act come into force?
Section 60 of the Indian Forest Act, cited as Indian Forest Act 1927 60, 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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