WLP Act 58KChapter VIA · Forfeiture of Property Derived from Illegal Hunting and Trade
Section 58K · Fine in lieu of forfeiture
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1[58K. Fine in lieu of forfeiture. -- (1) Where the competent authority makes a declaration that any
property stands forfeited to the State Government under section 58-I and it is a case where the source of
only a part of the illegally acquired property has not been proved to the satisfaction of the competent
authority, it shall make an order giving option to the person affected to pay, in lieu of forfeiture, a fine
equal to the market value of such part.
(2) Before making an order imposing a fine under sub-section (1), the person affected shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(3) Where the person affected pays the fine due under sub-section (1), within such time as may be allowed in that behalf, the competent authority may, by order revoke the declaration of forfeiture under section 58-I and thereupon such property shall stand released.]
(2) Before making an order imposing a fine under sub-section (1), the person affected shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(3) Where the person affected pays the fine due under sub-section (1), within such time as may be allowed in that behalf, the competent authority may, by order revoke the declaration of forfeiture under section 58-I and thereupon such property shall stand released.]
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