Under Section 68K of the NDPS Act, 1985, payment of the fine in lieu of forfeiture results in:
Under section 68K(3) NDPS Act, where the fine is paid within the time allowed, the competent authority may "revoke the declaration of forfeiture" made under section 68-I and…
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Under Section 68K of the NDPS Act, 1985, payment of the fine in lieu of forfeiture results in:
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Correct answer C
Under section 68K(3) NDPS Act, where the fine is paid within the time allowed, the competent authority may "revoke the declaration of forfeiture" made under section 68-I and the property is released. Payment does not give immunity from prosecution, close the criminal trial or amount to an acquittal.