If the person entitled to the possession of such property is unknown or absent and the property is subject to speedy and natural decay, or if the Magistrate to whom its seizure is reported is of opinion that its sale would be for the benefit of the owner, or that the value of such property is 1 [less than five hundred rupees], the Magistrate may at any time direct it to be sold; and the provisions of sections 457 and 458 shall, as nearly as may be practicable, apply to the net proceeds of such sale.
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1. Subs. by Act 25
of 2005, s. 41, for less than ten rupees (w.e.f. 23-6-2006).
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
451 CrPC Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases
452 CrPC Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial
453 CrPC Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused
454 CrPC Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453
455 CrPC Destruction of libellous and other matter
456 CrPC Power to restore possession of immovable property
457 CrPC Procedure by police upon seizure of property
458 CrPC Procedure where no claimant appears within six months