Section 87 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Exercise of right of pre-emption
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)At any time before the close of the day on which the sale takes place any person who has given notice of his intention to claim a right of pre-emption under section 79, sub-section (2), may, on payment to the officer conducting the sale of a deposit of twenty-five per centum on the highest bid made at the sale, claim to take the property at that bid.
- (2)If the right is not disputed, he shall be declared to be the purchaser.
- (3)If the right is disputed, the Collector shall inquire into and decide the dispute and declare the purchaser, and his decision and declaration shall be final.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- This section provides a mechanism for someone with a pre-emption right to step in and claim the property at the winning bid price.
- A person claiming pre-emption must have previously given notice of their intention to do so.
- They must make their claim before the close of the day on which the sale takes place.
- The claimant must pay a deposit of twenty-five percent on the highest bid made at the sale to the officer.
- If no one disputes this right, the claimant is declared the purchaser, but if there is a dispute, the Collector investigates and makes a final decision.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the deadline to claim pre-emption under Section 87 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?
Section 87 of the Act requires the claim to be made at any time before the close of the day on which the sale takes place.
2. Under Section 87 of the Punjab land act, how much must the pre-emptor pay as a deposit?
According to Section 87 of the Act, the pre-emptor must pay a deposit of twenty-five percent on the highest bid made at the sale.
3. Who resolves a conflict if the pre-emption right is challenged under Section 87 of the land law?
Section 87 of the Act states that if the right is disputed, the Collector shall inquire into and decide the dispute.
Practice Quiz
Q1.What prior action is necessary before a person can claim the property under this section?
Q2.What is the timeframe for a person to step forward and make this claim?
Q3.What happens if the pre-emption right is disputed by another party?
Q4.Both the winning bidder in an auction and a person claiming pre-emption must pay a deposit. Based on the rules across these sections, what is true about their required deposits?