What Is BNSS Section 506?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 506: Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.

(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. 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.

Brefe Detail

This section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita outlines the procedure to be followed when no claimant appears for a property within six months. If the property owner cannot prove legal acquisition, the Magistrate can order the property to be disposed of by the State Government. The proceeds from the sale will be managed as per state rules. Additionally, there is a provision for appealing the Magistrate's order in the appropriate court.

Question & Answers

Q1: What happens if no claimant appears for the property within six months?

A1: If no claimant appears, and the person in possession cannot prove legal acquisition, the Magistrate may order that the property be at the disposal of the State Government.

Q2: What can the State Government do with the property?

A2: The State Government can sell the property, and the proceeds will be dealt with according to rules provided by the government.

Q3: Is there a way to appeal the Magistrate's order?

A3: Yes, an appeal can be made against the order to the court that typically hears appeals from the Magistrate's convictions.

Example

- If a person finds a lost item and no one claims it within six months, and the finder cannot prove it was legally obtained, the Magistrate may decide the item is to be sold by the State Government.

- After selling the unclaimed property, the proceeds would be allocated as per the guidelines set by the State Government.

Summary

Section 506 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita addresses the situation where no claimant appears for a property within six months. It allows the Magistrate to order the property to be sold by the State Government if legal ownership cannot be proven. Additionally, there is a provision for appealing this order in the relevant court.