Procedure, 1898, (Act V of 1898) relating to search and seizure shall, so far as may be, apply to searches and seizures under this section.

Penalty - If any person contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder—

1. (a) he shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both;
2. (b) the minor forest produce in respect of which such contravention has been made or such part thereof as the court may deem fit, and any boat, vehicle other than a cart drawn by animals, vessel or other conveyance or any other articles used in committing such offence, shall be liable to confiscation; Provided that if the court is of the opinion that it is not necessary to direct confiscation in respect of the whole, or as the case may be, any of the minor forest produce or other property, it may, for reasons to be recorded, refrain from doing so.