Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Chapter 36

Disposal of Property

Section 504Procedure where no claimant appears within six months

Description

(1) If no person within such period establishes his claim to such property, and if the person in whose possession such property was found is unable to show that it was legally acquired by him, the Magistrate may by order direct that such property shall be at the disposal of the State Government and may be sold by that Government and the proceeds of such sale shall be dealt with in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, provide. (2) An appeal shall lie against any such order to the Court to which appeals ordinarily lie from convictions by the Magistrate.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 36 (Disposal of Property). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.