Time of sale
Full Text
Save in the case of property of the kind described in the proviso to rule 43, no sale hereunder shall, without the consent in writing of the judgment-debtor, take place until after the expiration of at least fifteen days in the case of immovable property, and of at least seven days in the case of movable property, calculated from the date on which the copy of the proclamation has been affixed on the court-house of the Judge ordering the sale.
Plain English Summary
Imposes mandatory statutory waiting periods between court-house affixation of the proclamation and the auction date: at least 15 days for immovable property and 7 days for movables, non-compliance with which vitiates the sale unless waived in writing by the debtor.
Key Legal Elements
- Statutory Waiting Period: 15 clear days for immovable assets; 7 clear days for movables.
- Computation Starting Point: Calculated strictly from date of affixation on the Judge's court-house.
- Written Waiver Exception: Can only be curtailed with debtor's express written consent.
- Exemption for Perishables: Perishable movables under Rule 43 proviso sold immediately.
Practical Note
Strict Calculation of the 15-Day Period: 1. Landmark Precedent - Radhy Shyam v. Shyam Behari Singh (1970) 2 SCC 405: Both the date of court-house affixation and the date of sale must be excluded when computing the 15 days. Holding an auction on the 14th day without the debtor's written consent constitutes a material irregularity causing substantial injury, entitling the debtor to set aside the sale under Rule 90. 2. Practice Tip: Process servers often affix proclamations late. Inspect the court record to verify the exact Nazir endorsement date on the court notice board before the auction commences.
हिंदी पाठ
नियम 43 के परंतुक में वर्णित प्रकार की संपत्ति (शीघ्र नष्ट होने वाली वस्तुएं) की दशा को छोड़कर, इस नियम के अधीन कोई भी विक्रय निर्णय-ऋणी की लिखित सहमति के बिना तब तक नहीं होगा जब तक कि विक्रय का आदेश देने वाले न्यायाधीश के न्यायालय भवन पर उद्घोषणा की प्रति चस्पा किए जाने की तारीख से गणना करने पर स्थावर संपत्ति की दशा में कम से कम पंद्रह दिन (15 days) और जंगम संपत्ति की दशा में कम से कम सात दिन (7 days) समाप्त न हो गए हों।