| Description of Records, Books and Papers that may be Destroyed | Period After which the Same may be Destroyed |
|---|
| 1. All records, books and papers rendered illegible or useless by climate, insects, vermin, fire or water. | At once. |
| 2. All records, books and papers relating to civil court proceedings where the cause of action was other than—(a) title to immovable property;(b) administration of the estate of an infant, a lunatic or a deceased person;(c) right of heirship;(d) status of an individual class or tribe;(e) right of way, right to water, air or light or other easement;(f) custom of tribe, community or locality. | 12 years from the date of the final judgment or order. |
| 3. All records, books and papers relating to criminal proceedings inwhich acquittals or discharges have been ordered, or fines only imposed, or orders for security made, or orders for security made, or sentences of imprisonment not exceeding one year passed, or in which an accused person has been committed for trial; and complaints dismissed by a magistrate. | 12 years from the date of judgment or final order |
| [L.N. 183/1979.] | |
| 4. Police reports of deaths and records of inquests. | 3 years from date |
| 5. Miscellaneous police reports | 3 years from date |
| 6. Reports of railway accidents | 3 years from date |
| 7. Judicial returns from subordinate courts. | 3 years from date |
| 8. Books of account lodged in connection with bankruptcy proceedings where a discharge has been granted to the bankrupt | 3 years from the date of discharge |
| 9. Miscellaneous correspondence regarding dates of trial, service of summonses and notices, execution of warrants, transfer of proceedings, attendance of witnesses, records and returns called for, preparation of annual lists and summoning of jurors and assessors, requisitions forforms, and documents ejusdem generic with the foregoing. | 3 years from date |
| 10. Books of account and miscellaneous papers, other than official records relating to estates of deceased persons which have been distributed and of which the accounts have been audited. | 3 years from date of audit. |
| 11. Copy letter books | 10 years from date. |
| 12. Books of account lodged in connection with bankruptcy proceedings. | 12 years from date of adjudication |
