Decree for immovable property
Full Text
(1) Where a decree is for the delivery of any immovable property, possession thereof shall be delivered to the party to whom it has been adjudged, or to such person as he may appoint to receive delivery on his behalf, and, if necessary, by removing any person bound by the decree who refuses to vacate the property.
(2) Where a decree is for the joint possession of immovable property, such possession shall be delivered by affixing a copy of the warrant in some conspicuous place on the property and proclaiming by beat of drum, or other customary mode, at some convenient place, the substance of the decree.
(3) Where possession of any building or enclosure is to be delivered and the person in possession, being bound by the decree, does not afford free access, the Court, through its officers, may, after giving reasonable warning and facility to any woman not appearing in public according to the customs of the country to withdraw, remove or open any lock or bolt or break open any door or do any other act necessary for putting the decree-holder in possession.
Plain English Summary
Governs the actual physical delivery of immovable property by evicting persons bound by the decree, providing for breaking open locks and doors with safeguards for pardanashin women, and joint possession through public drum proclamation.
Key Legal Elements
- Actual Physical Delivery (Sub-rule 1): Eviction of judgment-debtor and all persons claiming under him.
- Joint Possession Mode (Sub-rule 2): Proclamation by drum beating and warrant affixation.
- Breaking Open Locks & Doors (Sub-rule 3): Bailiff empowered to break locks if access resisted.
- Protection for Pardanashin Women: Statutory mandatory notice and reasonable opportunity to withdraw before entry.
Practical Note
Warrant of Possession Execution: 1. Landmark Authorities - Brahmdeo Chaudhary v. Rishikesh Prasad Jaiswal (1997) 3 SCC 694 & Shreenath v. Rajesh (1998) 4 SCC 543: A decree for possession under Rule 35 entitles the decree-holder to actual physical possession (dakhal). If any third-party stranger obstructs, the dispute must be adjudicated under Rule 97/101. 2. Tactical Tip: Always move a separate application under Section 151 read with Order XXI Rule 35(3) praying for 'Police Aid' (police help) and permission to break open locks, accompanied by the Nazir's report showing resistance.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) जहां डिक्री किसी स्थावर संपत्ति के परिदान के लिए है, वहां उसका कब्जा उस पक्षकार को, जिसके पक्ष में वह निर्णित की गई है, अथवा ऐसे व्यक्ति को जिसे वह अपनी ओर से कब्जा लेने के लिए नियुक्त करे, परिदत्त किया जाएगा, और यदि आवश्यक हो तो, डिक्री से आबद्ध ऐसे किसी भी व्यक्ति को हटाकर जो संपत्ति खाली करने से इंकार करता है।
(2) जहां डिक्री स्थावर संपत्ति के संयुक्त कब्जे (Joint possession) के लिए है, वहां कब्जा संपत्ति के किसी सहजदृश्य स्थान पर अधिपत्र की प्रति चस्पा करके और ढोल पीटकर (मुनादी द्वारा) अथवा अन्य रूढ़िजन्य रीति से डिक्री के सार की उद्घोषणा करके दिया जाएगा।
(3) जहां किसी भवन या बाड़े का कब्जा परिदत्त किया जाना है और उसमें रहने वाला व्यक्ति स्वतंत्र प्रवेश नहीं देता है, वहां न्यायालय का अधिकारी किसी पर्दानशीन महिला को हटने की चेतावनी व सुविधा देने के उपरांत, कोई ताला या सिटकनी खोल या हटा सकेगा अथवा कोई दरवाजा तोड़ सकेगा और डिक्रीदार को कब्जा दिलाने के लिए आवश्यक कोई भी कार्य कर सकेगा।