Section 3(4) in Tamil Nadu Sandalwood Possession Rules, 1970
(4)Whenever the dealer or stockist comes into possession of a consignment of sandalwood, he shall, within twenty-four hours, inform the District Forest Officer of the place of storage of sandalwood about the fact of possession and the same shall be inspected by an Officer not below the rank of a Forester without any delay and till such inspection is over the dealer shall not tamper with the identification marks that may have been already placed on such sandalwood.
