What Is BNSS Section 507?

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 507: Power to sell perishable property

If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, or if the Magistrate to whom its seizure is reported is of the opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, or that the value of such property is less than ten thousand rupees, the Magistrate may at any time direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 505 and 506 shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the net proceeds of such sale.

Brefe Detail

This section empowers the Magistrate to sell perishable property when the rightful owner is unknown or absent. If the property is at risk of rapid decay or has a value less than ten thousand rupees, the Magistrate can authorize its sale. The rules for handling the proceeds from the sale will align closely with those outlined in Sections 505 and 506.

Question & Answers

Q1: What can the Magistrate do if the rightful owner of perishable property is unknown?

A1: The Magistrate may direct the sale of the property if it is subject to speedy decay or if its value is less than ten thousand rupees.

Q2: Under what conditions can the Magistrate decide to sell the property?

A2: The Magistrate can sell the property if the rightful owner is absent, the property is decaying rapidly, or if it is valued at less than ten thousand rupees.

Q3: How are the proceeds from the sale of the property managed?

A3: The provisions of Sections 505 and 506 will apply to the net proceeds of the sale as closely as practicable.

Example

- If a person leaves behind a perishable item worth eight thousand rupees, and they cannot be located, the Magistrate may authorize its sale to prevent loss due to decay.

- A perishable good that is at risk of spoiling, such as food, can be sold by the Magistrate if the owner is unknown and its value is low.

Summary

Section 507 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita grants the Magistrate the authority to sell perishable property when the rightful owner is absent or unknown. This provision ensures that property at risk of rapid decay is handled promptly, and the management of sale proceeds follows the guidelines established in earlier sections.