128. Disposal of matters and things removed by Commissioner
Feedback & supportAny matter or thing removed by the Commissioner in executing any work which he is entitled to execute under this Act shall, except as otherwise provided, be the property of the Government and may be sold by public auction or, if the Commissioner thinks the circumstances of the case require, may be sold otherwise or be disposed of without sale.
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health appointed under section 3 and includes a Deputy Commissioner of Public Health and an Assistant Commissioner of Public Health appointed under that section;
The moneys arising from the sale may be retained by the Commissioner and applied in or towards the expenses incurred and the surplus, if any, shall be paid on demand to the owner of such matter or thing.
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee or as receiver, or who would receive the same if the land or house comprised in the premises were let to a tenant;
If such surplus is not claimed within two years, it shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
If any matters or things belonging to several persons are removed by the Commissioner in executing any such work, he shall cause such matters or things, if sold, to be sold separately.[131