Any article found in a public place, the owner of which is not known, shall be taken charge of by any police officer who shall send them for disposal to the Collector.
Section 12: Police to take charge of unclaimed properties found in public places
The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964State Act of Kerala · Act 4 of 1964
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Section | 12 |
| Marginal note | Police to take charge of unclaimed properties found in public places |
| Jurisdiction | State of Kerala |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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