CHAPTER VII.—REALISATION OF LAND REVENUE AND OTHER PUBLIC DEMANDSState · Tripura

Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960

(1)When the Collector is of opinion that the processes referred to in clauses (a) and (b) of section 62 are not sufficient for the recovery of an arrear, he may, in addition to or instead of any of those processes, cause the land in respect of which such arrear is due to be attached and sold in the prescribed manner.
(2)The Collector may also cause the right, title and interest of the defaulter in any other immovable property to be similarly attached and sold.

Summary

The Collector can sell land when other methods of getting unpaid revenue are not working.
This process is used if sending a demand notice or selling movable items like tools is not enough to cover the debt.
The Collector has the power to sell the specific land where the revenue is owed.
Additionally, the Collector can sell the person's right and interest in any other land or buildings they own.

Practical examples

1Rajesh owes a large sum for his five-acre farm. After trying to collect the money through notices and finding no movable goods to sell, the Collector sells the five-acre farm at an auction on March 10th, 1963, under Section 65.

2Suman owes revenue for her garden plot. Instead of selling the garden, the Collector decides to sell a small warehouse she owns in the next village to pay off the debt as allowed by Section 65.

FAQ

1. When can the Collector sell my land under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?

Under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the Collector can sell land if they believe that other methods, like demand notices or selling your personal belongings, will not be enough to pay the debt.

2. Can the government sell property I own that has nothing to do with the unpaid tax under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?

Yes, Section 65 of the Act allows the Collector to sell the person's right, title, and interest in any other immovable property they own to recover the debt.

3. Is there an order of preference for recovery under The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 Section 65?

Yes, Section 65 of the Act implies that selling land is an additional step taken when demand notices and the sale of movable property are insufficient.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, when can a Collector sell a person's land?

Q2.How does Section 65 relate to Section 64 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?

Q3.Under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, what can the Collector sell besides the specific land where revenue is owed?

Q4.Under Section 65 of The Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, who has the authority to decide that selling land is necessary?

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