Clause 24

Whenever anything is seized under this Act, the seizing officer shall forthwith give notice in writing of such seizure to the owner or such thing, if known, either by delivering such notice to him personally or by post at his place of abode if known:Provided that such notice shall not be required to be given where such seizure is made in the presence of the offender or the owner or his agent, or in the case of a ship or aircraft, in the presence of the master or captain thereof.

An order for the forfeiture of any controlled drug or article shall be made if it is proved to the satisfaction of a court that an offence under this Act has been committed and that such controlled drug or article was the subject matter of or was used in the commission of the offence notwithstanding that no person may have been convicted of such offence.

If there is no prosecution with regard to any controlled drug or article seized under this Act such drug or article shall be deemed to be forfeited at the expiration of one month from the date of the seizure thereof unless a claim thereto has been made before that date in such manner as may be prescribed.