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THE KERALA PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ACT, 1963

The Kerala Public Accountants Acts, 1963

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The Kerala Public Accountants Act, 1963 provides a framework for recovering government funds, property, securities, or official documents held by public accountants. It applies to individuals employed by the Kerala state government, notified public authorities, or appointed government law officers entrusted with handling public money or assets. The law empowers District Collectors and heads of departments to initiate inquiries, issue demand notices, attach properties, and recover dues similarly to land revenue arrears. By creating a streamlined administrative mechanism, this Act prevents financial loss to the state and enforces financial accountability among public servants handling public resources.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and extent
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Statement of particulars of claim to be drawn up by Collector or Head of Department
  5. 4. Realisation of money and recovery of securities, etc., from public accountant
  6. 5. Seizure and attachment of property of public accountant
  7. 6. Continuance of proceedings
  8. 7. Saving of rights to sue
  9. 8. Delegation of powers by Collector
  10. 9. Repeal

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