Section 172(3) in The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961
(3)The surplus, if any, shall be forthwith credited to the district fund, notice of such credit being given at the same time to the person from whose possession the property was taken; but if the same be claimed by written application to the Zilla Parishad within one year from the date of the notice, a refund thereof may be made to such person. Any sum not claimed within one year from the date of such notice shall be the property of the Zilla Parishad.
