Section 18State of Uttar Pradesh Act
Section 18: Recovery of money, papers and other Government property
Recovery of money, papers and other Government property.
(1)
The Collector may in cases in which there is claim outstanding on any revenue officer or on any person formerly employed as such in his district for public money or papers or other property of the State Government in his charge, by order, for reasons to be recorded, require the money, or the particular papers or property detained to be delivered either immediately to the bearer of the said order or to such person on such date and at such place as the order may specify.(2)
[ If the officer or other person aforesaid does not comply as directed, the Collector shall impose a penalty of two hundred and fifty rupees each day till the direction is complied with, so however, total amount of such penalty shall not exceed twenty-five thousand rupees:] [Substituted by U.P. ActNo. 4 of 2016
, dated 11.3.2016.][Provided that the officer or other person, as the case may be, shall be given a reasonable opportunity of hearing before any penalty is imposed on him.(3)
Imposition of penalty under sub-section (2) shall not bar the prosecution for any offence or recovery of money, papers and other government property under any law for the time being in force] [Inserted by U.P. ActNo. 4 of 2016
, dated 11.3.2016.].Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.