45. Forfeiture

While cash is detained under section 43, an application for the forfeiture of the whole or any part of it may be made to the High Court by the Public

The High Court may order the forfeiture of the cash or any part of it if satisfied that on the balance of probabilities the cash or part is

Where an application for the forfeiture of any cash is made under this section, the cash is to be seized and may not be released under any power conferred by this Order until any proceedings in pursuance of the application including any proceedings on appeal are concluded.

Where cash has been seized or detained under sections 42 and 43 and no application under section 48 has been made within the period of 30 days from the time of seizure, then the cash shall be forfeited to the Government.