Section 517: Right of Federal Government to unclaimed wreck.––The unclaimed wreck
The Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001 · Civil Laws · Legal status not independently verified
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517. Right of Federal Government to unclaimed wreck.––The unclaimed wreck found anywhere in Pakistan, except where it has, by law, been granted to any other person, shall vest in the Federal Government.
Effective date: 2001-01-01
Related sections
Section 516: Search warrants where wreck is concealed.––Where a receiver suspects or receivesSection 518: Notice of unclaimed wreck to be given to persons entitledSection 515: Interfering with wrecked vessel or wreckSection 519: Disposal of unclaimed wreck.––Where no owner establishes a claim to any wreckSection 514: Claims of owners to wrecksSection 520: Disputed title to unclaimed wreck
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