Rajasthan Forest Act, 1953–Sec. 52, 52-A, 52-B & 52-C–Provisions have over-riding effect over the provisions of Sec. 55–In a case where after inquiry, the Authorised Officer has ordered confiscation of a vehicle found to be involved in the commission of a forest offence, provisions of Sec. 55(1) would not be applied and the seized vehicle would be liable to be confiscated irrespective of the fact whether criminal proceedings against the accused are launched or not or after trial, accused has been convicted or not by the criminal Court.
