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Section 527Administrative

Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property

Full Text

A public servant having any duty to perform in connection with the sale of any property under this Sanhita shall not purchase or bid for the property.

Plain English Summary

Forbids public servants involved in the court-ordered sale of property from participating in the purchase or bidding process themselves.

Key Legal Elements

  • Anti-corruption measure
  • Prohibition on bidding by involved officials
  • Integrity of public auctions

Practical Note

Prevents insider trading and corruption. A person overseeing a public auction cannot also be a bidder, ensuring the process remains transparent and fair.

हिंदी पाठ

इस संहिता के तहत किसी भी संपत्ति की बिक्री के संबंध में कोई कर्तव्य निभाने वाले लोक सेवक को उस संपत्ति को खरीदना या उसके लिए बोली नहीं लगानी चाहिए।