Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 8
Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters & Procedure for Attachment & Forfeiture of Property
Section 119 • Notice of forfeiture of property.
Description
(1) If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 116, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days specified in the notice to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, out of which or by means of which he has acquired such property, the evidence on which he relies and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties, as the case may be, should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government.
(2) Where a notice under sub-section (1) to any person specifies any property as being held on behalf of such person by any other person, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon such other person
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 8 (Reciprocal Arrangements for Assistance in Certain Matters & Procedure for Attachment & Forfeiture of Property). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
