Doubt of dispute whether person claiming body is near relative to referred to Executive Magistrate and body to be preserved pending decision.

(1) If any doubt or dispute arises as to whether a person claiming the body or a deceased person under section 5 is a near relative of the deceased or not the matter shall be referred to the Executive Magistrate or such officers as may be appointed ill this behalf by the Government and his decision shall be final and conclusive. (2) Pending such decision, the authorized officer shall take all responsible care and stapes to preserve the body of the deceased person from decay.