Procedure in Sales.State · Punjab

Section 84 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi

If at any time before the bidding at the auction is completed the defaulter pays the arrears in respect of which the property has been proclaimed for sale, together with the costs incurred for the recovery thereof, to the officer conducting the sale, or proves to the satisfaction of that officer that he has already paid the same either at the place and in the manner prescribed under section 63 or into the Government treasury, the sale shall be stayed.

Summary

This section provides a final opportunity for a defaulter, which is a person owing money, to stop the auction of their property.
The property owner can halt the sale at any time before the bidding at the auction is completed.
The owner must pay the overdue arrears along with any costs incurred for trying to recover the money.
Payment can be handed directly to the officer who is conducting the sale.
The sale will also be stopped if the owner proves they already paid the money into the Government treasury or at another prescribed place.

Practical examples

1During an auction of his orchard, Mr. Singh runs up to the officer just before the final bid is accepted and hands over the full cash amount of his debt and penalty fees, instantly stopping the sale.

2A farmer arrives at the auction with a stamped receipt showing she paid her overdue land revenue into the Government treasury yesterday, which forces the officer to cancel the auction.

FAQ

1. When is the latest time a person can stop a sale under Section 84 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Under Section 84 of the Act, a defaulter can stay the sale at any time before the bidding at the auction is completed.

2. Under Section 84 of the land revenue law, what exactly must the defaulter pay to stop the auction?

According to Section 84 of the Act, the person must pay the arrears they owe, plus the costs that were incurred for the recovery process.

3. Does Section 84 of the Punjab land act allow payment directly at the auction?

Yes, Section 84 of the Act states the payment can be made directly to the officer conducting the sale.

Test yourself

Q1.What is the absolute deadline to stop the sale by making a payment?

Q2.Besides the original arrears, what else must the defaulter pay to stop the sale?

Q3.If the defaulter does not have cash at the auction, what proof is acceptable to stop the sale?

Q4.Who must be satisfied by the proof of prior payment?

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