Kerala Forest Act, 1961

Section 61A- Confiscation of sandalwood oil- The present case being related to the situation prior to the time of amendment in 2010 was made, the amended provisions do not apply. Hence, the order of confiscation of sandalwood oil is liable to be set aside. In view of the above detailed discussion, we are of the considered view that the High Court erred in upholding the order of confiscation. Accordingly, this appeal is hereby allowed and the order of confiscation is set aside. The parties to bear cost on their own...... M/s. Standard Essential Oil Industries -VS- Forest Range Officer, [5 LM (SC) 114]