CO129-592-18 Future policy and draft proclamations- custodians of property 1-8-1945 - 31-8-1945 — Page 28

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The Custodian Proclamation, 194

Summary of Contents

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Interpretation.

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Short title.

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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.

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