52. (1) Where any movable property, other than agricultural produce, proceeded against is in the possession of the defaulter, it shall be seized, and the Tax Recovery Officer shall keep the property in his own custody or the custody of one of his subordinates or arrange for its safe custody, and shall be responsible for due custody thereof. (2) Where the property seized is subject to speedy and natural decay, or where the expense of keeping it in custody is likely to exceed its value, the Tax Recovery Officer may sell it forthwith.
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