Navy Act, 1957 · Chapter XIX: Disposal of the Private Property of Persons Deceased, Missing, Etc.
Section 172: Disposal of property of deceased officers
The provisions of section 171 shall also apply to the disposal of the property of an officer who dies while subject to naval law, but with the following modifications, namely:—
(i) the functions of the commanding officer under section 171 shall be performed by a Committee of Adjustment constituted in this behalf in the prescribed manner; and
(ii) the surplus, if any, after the payment of debts and expenses specified in sub-section (3) of section 171 shall be paid to the person prescribed in this behalf.
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