Bare Act
The Goa Escheats, Forfeiture and Bona Vacantia Act, 2024
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This Act governs how the Government of Goa takes control of property that has no rightful owner, including assets that pass to the state when a person dies without legal heirs or when property becomes vacant. It applies to all such escheated, lapsed, or bona vacantia property within the state. The law establishes procedures for authorities to investigate claims, publish notices, and manage the administration and eventual disposal of these assets. By doing so, it ensures that unclaimed or forfeited property is properly handled rather than remaining neglected, allowing the state to utilize these resources for public benefit.
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- 11Abandoned property.
- 12Preliminary enquiry.
- 13Publication.
- 14Unclaimed properties found in public places.
- 15Publication in the Gazette.
- 16Forfeiture of articles.
- 17Uncontested claim.
- 18Contested claim.
- 19Register of properties.
- 20Power of Government to make rules.
- 21Protection of action taken under this Act.
- 22Act to have overriding effect.
- 23Power to remove difficulties.
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