Indian Forest Act, 1927
83.
Lien on forest-produce for such money. –
(1) When any such money is payable for or in respect
of any forest-produce, the amount thereof shall deemed to be a first charge on
such produce, and such produce may be taken possession of by a Forest-officer
until such amount has been paid.
If such amount is not paid when due, the 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.