BNSS 121 — Fine in lieu of forfeiture.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

(1)  Where  the  Court  makes  a  declaration that  any  property  stands
forfeited to the Central Government under section 120 and it is a case where the source of only a part of
such property has not been proved to the satisfaction of the Court, it shall make an order giving an option
to the person affected to pay, in lieu of forfeiture, a fine equal to the market value of such part.
(2) Before making an order imposing a fine under sub-section (1), the person affected shall be given a
reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(3)  Where  the  person  affected  pays  the  fine  due  under  sub-section  (1),  within  such time  as  may  be
allowed in that behalf, the Court may, by order, revoke the declaration of forfeiture under section 120 and
thereupon such property shall stand released.

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