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If the thing in question is liable to speedy and natural decay, or if the 1[Direc- tor], Collector, 4[Court] or the offi cer authorized by the 2[State] Government in this behalf is of opinion that the sale would be for the benefi t of the owner, the 1[Director], Collector, 4[Court] or the offi cer may at any time direct it to be sold and the provisions of section 99 or 100 shall apply so far as may be to the net proceeds of the sale: 5[Provided that, where anything is liable to speedy and natural decay, or is of trifl ing value, the Court or the offi cer concerned may order such thing to be destroyed, if in its or his opinion such order is expedient in the circumstances of the case ].