If the thing in question is liable to speedy and natural decay, or if the
1[Commissioner], Collector, 2[Court] or the officer authorized by the 3[State]
Government in this behalf is of opinion that the sale would be for the benefit of the
owner, the 4[Commissioner], Collector, 5[Court] or the officer may at any time direct
it to be sold and the provisions of section 99 or 100 shall apply so far as may be to
the net proceeds of the sale:
6[Provided that, where anything is liable to speedy and natural decay, or is of trifling value, the Court, or the officer concerned may order such thing to be destroyed, if in its or his opinion such order is expedient in the circumstances of the case.]
6[Provided that, where anything is liable to speedy and natural decay, or is of trifling value, the Court, or the officer concerned may order such thing to be destroyed, if in its or his opinion such order is expedient in the circumstances of the case.]
1 This word was substituted for the word “Director” by Mah. 52 of 1973, s. 3, Sch.
2 This word was substituted for the word “Magistrate” by Bom. 21 of 1954, s. 3, Second Schdule.
3 This word was substituted for the word “Provincial” by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950.
4 This proviso was substituted for the original by Bom. 22 of 1960, s. 64.