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Under section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, whom may the court appoint to…

The court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or another officer nominated by that District Magistrate. A different office title…

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Under section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, whom may the court appoint to administer property seized or forfeited under Chapter VIII?

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The court may appoint the District Magistrate of the area where the property is situated, or another officer nominated by that District Magistrate. A different office title on its own gives no authority under section 118(1).

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Option A

Section 118(1) gives the court this choice and ties the District Magistrate to the property’s location.

Option B

Section 118(1) provides for nomination by the relevant District Magistrate. It does not give the Tehsildar a separate appointment or nomination route.

Option C

Section 118(1) provides for nomination by the relevant District Magistrate. It does not give the Commissioner a separate appointment or nomination route.

Option D

Section 118(1) provides for nomination by the relevant District Magistrate. It does not give the Station House Officer a separate appointment or nomination route.

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