Vesting

Vesting of Bettiah Raj Properties

Vesting.–

1. (1) All the existing properties, to the knowledge of the Court and being looked after by the Court, of the Bettiah Raj, located in or outside the State of Bihar, whether movable or immovable, shall stand vested with the State Government from the date on which this Act comes into force.
2. (2) The State Government, consequent upon vesting, shall issue a notification, to be published in the Official Gazette, to this effect, Provided that, the State Government shall give details of all such lands and properties, so vested, in the Notification.
3. (3) The Properties once vested with the State Government cannot be subject to any succession under any Law and all ongoing disputes, suits or proceedings relating to succession pending before any Court of law on the date of commencement of this Act shall stand abated.
4. (4) The Court of Wards, consequent upon vesting, shall hand over all the papers, documents, records, maps and all relevant information to the concerned Collector of the districts where the properties of Bettiah Raj are located.