Under section 63 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, what is the maximum imprisonment for the offence of counterfeiting a forest officer’s mark on timber?
Question and options
Under section 63 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, what is the maximum imprisonment for the offence of counterfeiting a forest officer’s mark on timber?
Six months
One year
Two years
Three years
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Two years
Section 63 covers specified acts involving forest or boundary marks, including knowingly counterfeiting a forest officer’s mark on timber with the required intent. It permits imprisonment up to two years, a fine, or both.
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