State Act

THE KARNATAKA FOREST ACT, 1963

86. Penalty for offence in regard to sandalwood.—In any case of a forest offence having reference to the cutting, uprooting, or removal or damage to, a sandal tree or any part of a sandal tree belonging to Government, 1[or to an occupant or holder of land or other person referred to in section 83]1, the offender shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[ten years]2 3[and with fine]3 which may extend to 2[one lakh rupees.]2 1[Provided that,— (i) in the case of first offence the term of imprisonment shall not be less than 2[five years]2 and the amount of fine shall not be less than 2[fifty thousand rupees]2; and (ii) in the case of a second or subsequent offence the term of imprisonment shall not be less than 2[seven years]2 and the amount of fine shall not be less than 2[seventy five thousand rupees.]2]1