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(1) No order confiscating any timber, charcoal, firewood, ivory, tools, ropes, chains, boats, vehicles or cattle shall be made under Section 61A unless the person from whom the same is seized- (a) is given a notice in writing informing him of the grounds on which it is proposed to confiscate such timber, charcoal, firewood, ivory, tools, ropes, chains, boats, vehicles or cattle; (b) is given an opportunity of making a representation in writing within such reasonable time as may be specified in the notice against the grounds of confiscation; and (c) is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) no order confiscating any tool, rope, chain, boat, vehicle or cattle shall be made under Section 61A if the owner of the tool, rope, chain, boat, vehicle or cattle proves to the satisfaction of the authorised officer that it was used in carrying the timber, charcoal, firewood or ivory without the knowledge or connivance of the owner himself, his agent, if any, and the person in charge of the tool, rope, chain, boat, vehicle or cattle and that each of them had taken all reasonable and necessary precautions against such use.] Sections 61A to 61F inserted by Amendment Act 28 of 1975, published in K.G.Ext. No. 528 dt. 08/09/1975 (w.e.f. 21/06/1975).