Recovery of money due to Government.

Where the money referred to in sub-section (1) is payable for, or in respect of any forest produce, the amount thereof shall be deemed to be a first charge on that produce; and, if the amount be not paid when due, the produce may be taken possession of by or under the authority of the Divisional Forest Officer, and may be retained until such amount is paid, or the forest officer may sell the produce by public auction, and proceeds of the sale shall be applied first in discharging such amount.