Section 8
Power to seize certain properties.
The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
About this Act
An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of the commission of sati and its glorification and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) Where the Collector or the District Magistrate has reason
to believe that any funds or property have been collected or acquired for the purpose of glorification of
the commission of any sati or which may be found under circumstances which create suspicion of the
commission of any offence under this Act, he may seize such funds or property.
(2) Every Collector or District Magistrate acting under sub-section (1) shall report the seizure to the Special Court, if any, constituted to try any offence in relation to which such funds or property were collected or acquired and shall await the orders of such Special Court as to the disposal of the same.
(2) Every Collector or District Magistrate acting under sub-section (1) shall report the seizure to the Special Court, if any, constituted to try any offence in relation to which such funds or property were collected or acquired and shall await the orders of such Special Court as to the disposal of the same.