Question

For how long can the Director or any officer authorized by him withhold the release of property after an order for its release has been made by the Special Court or Adjudicating Authority, if deemed relevant for appeal proceedings?

Q: Answer-For how long can the Director or any officer authorized by him withhold the release of property afte...

Section 20.Retention of property 6 Where an order releasing the property has been made by the Special Court under sub-section 6 of section 8 or by the Adjudicating Authority under section 58B or sub-section 2A of section 60, the Director or any officer authorised by him in this behalf may withhold the release of any such property for a period of ninety days from the date of receipt of such order, if he is of the opinion that such property is relevant for the appeal proceedings under this Act.