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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Enemy Property Act 1968

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/51324

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About this act

Enemy Property Act 1968 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Enemy Property Act, 1968
Section1 - Short Title, Extent, Application and Commencement
Section2 - Definitions
Section3 - Appointment of Custodian of Enemy Property for India and Deputy Custodian, Etc.
Section4 - Appointment of Inspectors of Enemy Property
Section5 - Property Vested in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India Under the Defence of India Rules, 1962 to Continue to Vest in Custodian
Section6 - Transfer of Property Vested in Custodian by Enemy or Enemy Subject or Enemy Firm
Section7 - Payment to Custodian of Money Otherwise Payable to an Enemy, Enemy Subject or Enemy Firm
Section8 - Powers to Custodian in Respect of Enemy Property Vested in Him
Section9 - Exemption from Attachment, Etc.
Section10 - Transfer of Securities Belonging to an Enemy
Section11 - Power of Custodian to Summon Persons and Call for Documents
Section12 - Protection for Complying with Orders of Custodian
Section13 - Validity of Action Taken in Pursuance of Orders of Custodian
Section14 - Proceedings Against Companies Whose Assets Vest in Custodian
Section15 - Returns as to Enemy Property
Section16 - Registers of Returns
Section17 - Levy of Fees
Section18 - Divesting of Enemy Property Vested in the Custodian
Section19 - Protection of Action Taken Under the Act
Section20 - Penalty
Section21 - Offences by Companies
Section22 - Effect of Laws Inconsistent with the Act
Section23 - Power to Make Rules
Section24 - Certain Orders Made Under the Defence of Indian Rules, 1962, to Continue in Force
Section25 - Repeal and Saving
Section - Enemy Property Amendment Act, 1977

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