18 Questions
What court is responsible for overseeing the forfeiture of assets under section 40 if the accused is outside Pakistan?
High Court
Under what circumstances can the Special Court order the forfeiture of assets under section 39?
If the assets were derived in contravention of section 12
Who is authorized to request the Special Court for asset forfeiture according to section 39?
The Director-General or an authorized officer
What action can be taken by the Special Court under sections 1 and 2 as mentioned in the text?
Conducting an inquiry, investigation, or survey
In what condition would assets be ordered to stand forfeited to the Federal Government by the Special Court under section 39?
If they are derived, generated, or obtained in contravention of section 12
What happens to assets ordered to be forfeited to the Federal Government according to section 39?
They stand forfeited and vest in the Federal Government free from all encumbrances
What can the Special Court do if a person holding a forfeited asset refuses to surrender its possession?
Direct the Superintendent of Police to provide police assistance to the Administrator
Who is authorized to take possession of an asset ordered to be forfeited under section 39?
Administrator appointed under section 44 or any other person authorised by the Special Court
How are assets frozen or forfeited under the Act managed?
By an officer appointed by the Federal Government
What is the duty of the Superintendent of Police if required to provide assistance in securing possession of forfeited assets?
Comply with the requisition and provide police assistance
Who may direct the person holding or possessing a forfeited asset to surrender or deliver its possession?
Special Court
Under what circumstances may police assistance be requested for securing possession of forfeited assets?
If any person refuses to comply with a direction issued by the Special Court
What is the consequence of a court other than the Special Court entertaining a suit relating to property pending for adjudication before the Special Court?
The suit will be transferred to the Special Court.
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets that have been frozen under this Act?
It becomes void and has no legal effect.
What is the punishment for knowingly acquiring assets that have been frozen under this Act?
Imprisonment for up to three years and a fine.
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets if they are subsequently forfeited to the Federal Government?
The alienation is deemed to be of no effect whatsoever.
What is the punishment for knowingly alienating or transferring assets that are subject to an order under this Act?
Imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.
Which court has jurisdiction over suits relating to property pending for adjudication for the purpose of forfeiture of assets under section 39 or 40?
The Special Court established under this Act exclusively.
Test your knowledge on the jurisdiction of the Special Court established under a particular Act and the prohibition of alienation of frozen property as per sections 39, 40, and 41.
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