Adjudicating Authority under benami law is linked to the forfeiture statute's competent authority for jurisdiction and powers. The Adjudicating Authority under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act is the competent authority authorised under section 5(1) of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976. That authority exercises the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred by or under the Benami law. The section was substituted with effect from 1 July 2021; earlier, it provided for appointment of one or more Adjudicating Authorities by notification of the Central Government.
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Adjudicating Authority under benami law is linked to the forfeiture statute's competent authority for jurisdiction and powers.
The Adjudicating Authority under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act is the competent authority authorised under section 5(1) of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976. That authority exercises the jurisdiction, powers and authority conferred by or under the Benami law. The section was substituted with effect from 1 July 2021; earlier, it provided for appointment of one or more Adjudicating Authorities by notification of the Central Government.
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