(1) Where the Court makes a declaration that any property stands forfeited to the Central Government under section 105H 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 105H and thereupon such property shall stand released.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
105F CrPC Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
105G CrPC Notice of forfeiture of property
105H CrPC Forfeiture of property in certain cases
105I CrPC Fine in lieu of forfeiture
105J CrPC Certain transfers to be null and void
105K CrPC Procedure in respect of letter of request
105L CrPC Application of this Chapter
106 CrPC Security for keeping the peace on conviction
107 CrPC Security for keeping the peace in other cases
108 CrPC Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters
109 CrPC Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
110 CrPC Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders