State Property: Returning Public Property Held in One’s Possession

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

State Property: Returning Public Property Held in One’s Possession

English:

Question #1939:

For a year now, I have in my possession some public property. I want to release myself from it. What should I do?

Answer #1939:

Should the public property in your possession belong to a particular government department, you should return it to that department if it is feasible. Alternatively, you should return it to the Treasury.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of State Property