Section 24: Confiscation of petroleum and receptacles

24. Confiscation of petroleum and receptacles.__ (1) In any case in which an offence under clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c) of sub‑section (1) of section 23 has been committed, 1[and convicted, the Deputy Commissioner, or any officer authorized by him not below the rank of Assistant Commissioners as the case may be having jurisdiction] may direct that__ (a) the petroleum in respect of which the offence has been committed, or (b) where the offender is convicted of importing, transporting or storing petroleum exceeding the quantity he is permitted to import, transport or store, as the case may be, the whole of the petroleum in respect of which the offence was committed, shall, together with the receptacles in which it is contained, be confiscated. 1[(2) Any person aggrieved by the decision or order made under sub-section (1) may prefer an appeal before the concerned Court of sessions within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision or order.]

Effective date: 1934-01-01

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