Chapter IV
PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
Onus of proof
52. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other Act, when in any area in respect of which the Government has made rules under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 41 of the
Forest Act, 1927, any person is found to be moving forest-produce without a pass from an officer duly authorised to issue the same, the burden of proof that such person has not committed an offence under this Ordinance in respect of such forest-produce shall lie on him.
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