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Execution of decree— [57](1) 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)]. (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 [58][such decree]. (3) 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— (a) 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 (b) 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. Suits by Alliens and by or against Foreign Rulers, Ambassadors and Envoys 24