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Summary of Contents
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Interpretation.
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B Property,
Appointment of Custodian of Property, who is also to
be Custodian of Enemy Property Abrogation of enemy measures to block, confiscate or
discriminate against property or/British subjects and British protected persons and subjects of Allied States. Frovisions for declaring, delivering up and accounting for such property.
Vesting of property formerly held by Custodian of Enemy
Property in Custodian under this Proclamation. Exercise by Higher Court (Military) of jurisdiction conferred on Supreme Court in relation to enemy property.
Custodian to take into his custody or bring under his
supervision or control specified classes of property. General powers of Custodian in dealing with property. Power to decline to take property into his custody and
to relinquish custody.
Power to call for particulars &c.
Delegation of powers to subordinates.
Custodian and Military Administration not to be
responsible for/losses.
Fees of the Custodian.
Expenses incurred by Custodian to be first charge on
property.
Custodians records and accounts.
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Power to Administer oaths.
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Review of decisions.
Power for Chief Civil Affairs Officer to declare certain
transactions void.
Service of/notices and other documents.
Proof of statements made through interpreter.
Certificate of Chief Civil Affairs Officer to be
evidence of certain facts.
Penalties .
Power/to make rules.