Section 16: Contested claim

The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964State Act of Kerala · Act 4 of 1964

In the case of a contested claim, the Collector shall refer the matter to the court and shall be guided by the decision of the court:

Provided that nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Collector from disposing of any perishable articles which come into his possession by public auction in the manner prescribed, at any time before the decision of the court, and in that case the sale proceeds shall be handed over to the court after deducting therefrom the expenses of the sale.

CHAPTER IV Miscellaneous

Where this provision sits

Act	The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964
Section	16
Marginal note	Contested claim
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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