RAJA BHANUPRATAP SINGH vs ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN EVACUEE PROPERTY U.P.

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 10(1) and Section 10(2)(n) of the Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950, the Custodian has the authority to entertain claims for satisfaction of debts owed by evacuees. The Court held that the Custodian must determine whether the claimant is entitled to any sum from the evacuee's estate, emphasizing that the powers of the Custodian are not limited by amendments made in 1956. The orders of the Custodian and Custodian General were set aside, and the matter was remanded for further consideration.