Enemy Property Act, 1968
| Enemy Property Act, 1968 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of India | |
| Passed by | Parliament of India |
| Passed | 1968 |
| Enacted | 1968 |
| Introduced by | Kiren Rijiju |
| Status: In force | |
The Enemy Property Act, 1968 is an Act of the Parliament of India, which provides for the continuous vesting of enemy property in the Custodian.[1] The Central Government through the Custodian of Enemy Property for India is in possession of enemy properties spread across many states in the country.[1] In addition, there are also movable properties categorized as enemy properties.[1]
Amendments: Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016
Home Kiren Rijiju in Modi Government introduced the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016. [2] The measure seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated to this effect on 7 January 2016.[2]
The 2016 bill seeks to do the following:
- The Bill amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968, to vest all rights, titles and interests over enemy property in the Custodian for the Enemy Property for India.
- The Bill declares transfer of enemy property by the enemy, conducted under the Act, to be void. This applies retrospectively to transfers that have occurred before or after 1968.
- The Bill prohibits civil courts and other authorities from entertaining disputes related to enemy property.[3]
The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 10 March 2017.[4] The Bill, with amendments made in the Rajya Sabha, was passed by the Lok Sabha on 14 March 2017.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Enemy Property Act", The Economic Times, 9 March 2016
- ^ a b "Bill to amend Enemy Property Act introduced in Parliament", The Economic Times, 8 March 2016
- ^ "No court appeal, no succession law: How Bill keeps enemy property with Custodian". The Indian Express. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Correspondent, Special. "Enemy Property Bill passed amid Opposition walkout". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Parliament passes Enemy Property bill". The Indian Express. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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