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R. v. Clement s/o Mbella, Crim. Rev. 139-D-67, 9/11/67, Saudi J.



R. v. Clement s/o Mbella, Crim. Rev. 139-D-67, 9/11/67, Saudi J.

Accused was convicted of buying a controlled agricultural product contrary to section 13(2) of the National Agricultural Products Board (Control and Marketing ) Act, Cap. 486 as amended by section 10(b) (ii) of Acts 1964 No 39. In addition to a fine of Shs. 500/-, it was ordered that 97 bags of millet worth Shs. 2910/- be forfeited.

            Held: The order of forfeiture was not authorized by the Act. Order of forfeiture set aside. [But see National Agricultural Products Board Act, 1964 (Acts 1964 No. 39), s. 5(1) (i) ---- Editors.] 

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