Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
All sales of property, movable or immovable, under this Chapter shall be by public auction held in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed.
Summary
- Declares that all sales of seized property, whether movable or immovable, must be conducted through a public auction, which is an open sale where people compete to buy.
- Requires that these public auctions be held in strict accordance with the rules prescribed under the law.
- Standardizes the recovery of land revenue arrears by ensuring competitive and open public sales.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government sell a defaulter's seized tractor privately to recover taxes under Section 67 of the Manipur land law?
No, under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, all sales of property, whether movable or immovable, must be conducted by public auction.
2. How are public auctions for land revenue recovery regulated under Section 67 of the Act?
Under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, public auctions must be held in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed.
3. Does Section 67 of the Manipur Land Revenue Act apply to both land and personal items?
Yes, under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the requirement for a public auction applies to all sales of property under Chapter VII, whether movable or immovable.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, what is the mandatory method for selling any seized property?
Q2.Under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, what kinds of property are subject to the public auction rule when sold for arrears?
Q3.Under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, who establishes the rules and procedures governing the conduct of these public auctions?
Q4.Under Section 67 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, all sales of seized property must be by public auction. If the property being sold is a movable item that was distrained under Section 64, which of the following is correct?