How does the custody, management, and disposal of evacuee property work in India?
The custody, management, and disposal of evacuee property in India is regulated by the provisions of List III (Concurrent List) of the Indian Constitution. Evacuee property refers to any immovable property that has been left behind or abandoned by its owner who has migrated from India to Pakistan during the Partition, as well as those properties acquired under the Defence of India Act and Rules. The central government has the power to manage and dispose of such properties according to the law made by it. This authority includes the power to acquire, hold or dispose of evacuee property, to make any payments in respect thereof, and to take all necessary steps for the proper management of evacuee property.