State Act
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Section 67. Lien on forest-produce for such money. Power to sell such procedure.
Act no. 5 of 18821882In forceTamil Nadu (State Act)
67. When any such money is payable for, or in respect of any forest-produce, the amount thereof shall be deemed to be a first charge on such produce; and, if such amount be not paid when due, such produce may be taken possession of by or under the authority of the District-forest-officer, and may be retained until such amount has been paid, or such Forest-officer may sell such produce by public auction, and the proceeds of the sale shall be applied first in discharging such amount. The surplus (if any), if not claimed within two months from the date of the sale by the person entitled thereto, shall be forfeited to Government.