1[28. Burden of proof in certain cases.—Where any person is 1 1[imposed penalty] for contravening any order made under section 18G which prohibits him from doing an act or being in possession of a thing without lawful authority or without a permit, licence or other document, the burden of proving that he has such authority, permit, licence or other document shall be on him. 1. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule, for "prosecuted " (w.e.f. 12-12-2023).