| Forfeiture of arms or explosives deposited with the licensing authority |
| 16. Any arms or explosives deposited with the licensing authority in accordance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder or any other written law for the time being in force shall, if not claimed by its owner or owners within 6 months from the date of the deposit, be forfeited to the Government. [2/73] [15A |
| Forfeiture of arms or explosives deposited with authorised person or Licensing Officer |
| 16. Any arms or explosives deposited with an authorised person or the Licensing Officer in accordance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder or any other written law for the time being in force shall, if not claimed by its owner or owners within 6 months from the date of the deposit, be forfeited to the Government. [2/73] [15A |