Power of entry, inspection, search and seizure

(1) Any officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf may, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Act, enter and search any place, premises, vehicle or vessel where such produce is stored or kept. (2) Any officer authorised by the State Government may seize any specified forest produce which he has reason to believe is being transported or kept in contravention of the provisions of this Act.