should have the benefit of his
wrong
doing.
The new sections place
the disposal of opium so found
in the hands of the Governor in
Coruncil.
are
Sections 40, 43 and 44
dure
new and deal with procedu before the Courts, they
are based on
similar provisions in the Straits -
Settlemento veduriances,
L
new and deal respectively with
Sections 45 and 46 are
offences such as
giving false names,
producing false certificates and with
uces
aiders and abettors mi offen
under the ordinance.
Section 48 is new and
prandes that where the opium
Farmer instigates a search for opium
ιιιιι
ccessfully be shall repack
Euggage
damage
searched and compensate.
done. It is uiterided to
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be
etc.
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a check on reckless searching
Section of is new and
is intended to afford protection.
in the execution
our
to Excise Officers.
of their duty
66.
The Ordinance has been
framed partly with a view to the
termination of the prevent privilege,
partly with
A
view to meet
meet complaint
that have been made ni save
instances however unsubstantiated,
and partly with a view to the
protection of
• privileges
the opium Farmer's
t
and the consequent protection
of the Colonial Revenue.
(Signed) A. D. Leach
Attorney General.
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