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(1) The Government may, alter notification Erection in the Offlcial Gazette, set up and erect, ofcheck- in such manner as may be prescribed, Posls' check-posts and barriers at any place in the state with a view to preventing the 27 unlawful removal or transportation from the state of timber to any place outside the state. (2) Every person transporting timber shall at any check-post or barrier referred to iI sub-section (1) and before crossing such check-post or barrier produce before the Officer incharge of the check- post or barrier such document as may be prescribed. (3) The Officer-in-charge of the check-post or barrier may, for the purpose of satis- Iying himself that the provisions of tl}is Act and the rules made thereunder are not being contravened, intercept, detain and search any anlmal, vehicl,e or vessel.