The Secretary of the Interior is directed to retain in his custody until otherwise directed by law the 12½ per centum and other royalties heretofore or hereafter received by him in pursuance of section 233 [1] of this title. (Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 550, § 2, 43 Stat. 1302 .) [1] See References in Text note below. Editorial Notes References in Text Section 233 of this title , referred to in text, was repealed by act June 22, 1948, ch. 605, § 3, 62 Stat. 576 . Codification Section was not enacted as part of act Feb. 25, 1920, ch. 85, 41 Stat. 437 , known as the Mineral Leasing Act , which comprises this chapter. CFR Title Parts 43 17 , 3040