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(1) If any newspaper in respect of which any security has been ordered to be deposited under section 46 contains any words, signs or visible representations which, in the opinion of the Government, are of the nature referred to or described in section 41 sub-section (1) the Government may, by notice in writing, to the publisher of such newspaper, stating or describing such words, signs or visible representations: (a) where the security has been deposited, declare such security, or any portion thereof to be forfeited to the Government, or (b) where the security has not been deposited, annul the declaration made by the publisher of such newspaper under section 7 of the Travancore Press Act, 1079 or section 5 of the Cochin Press and Registration of Books Act, VII of 1097 and may also declare all copies of such newspaper, wherever found in the State of Travancore-Cochin to be forfeited to the Government. (2) After the expiry of the days from the date of the issue of a notice under sub-section (1) declaring a security, or any portion thereof, to be forfeited the declaration made by the publisher of such newspaper under section 7 of the Travancore Newspapers Act 1079 or section 5 of the Cochin Press and Registration of Books Act, VII of 1097, shall be deemed to be annulled.