Civil Procedure Code, 1908

Chapter 004 Suits In Particular Cases

Section 82: Execution of decree

  • Where, in a suit by or against the Government or by or against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done him in his official capacity, a decree is passed against the Union of India or a State or, as the case may be, the public officer, such decree shall not be executed except in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2).
  • Execution shall not be issued on any such decree unless it remains unsatisfied for the period of three months computed from the date of such decree.
  • The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply in relation to an order or award as they apply in relation to a decree, if the order or award-
    1. is passed or made against the Union of India or a State or a public officer in respect of any such act as aforesaid, whether by a Court or by any other authority; and
    2. is capable of being executed under the provisions of this code or of any other law for the time being in force as if it were a decree.


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