The Gujarat Execution of Decrees (Temporary Postponement) Act, 1959
gujarat · 1959
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- S. 1(1) This act may be called the *[Gujarat] Execution of Decrees (Temporary Postponement) Act, 1959
- S. 2Section 2 defines terms like "agriculturist" and "Civil Court" for the Gujarat Execution of Decrees (Temporary Postponement) Act, 1959.
- S. 3Section 3 stays certain legal proceedings against agriculturists in areas where land revenue is suspended due to calamities.
- S. 4Section 4 suspends installment payments of certain decrees during the act's temporary force, deeming late payments due one month after its withdrawal.
- S. 5Section 5 prevents agriculturists from arrest or detention for decree execution while the act is in force.
- S. 6Section 6 extends the limitation period for civil suits against agriculturists and execution of certain decrees in Gujarat.
- S. 7Section 7 voids property transfers by agriculturist judgment debtors in areas where the act is in force, against decree holders.
- S. 8Section 8 allows decree-holders to accept payments and makes exceptions for certain types of money decrees.
- S. 9Section 9 allows agriculturists in affected areas to apply for decree execution stays or suit postponements during land revenue suspensions.
- S. 10(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act
- S. 11Section 11 repeals the Saurashtra Execution of Decrees (Temporary Postponement) Act, 1952 while preserving existing rights and legal proceedings.
- S. 12Repeal of Bom
- S. 844* This word was substituted for the word “Bombay” by Guj
- S. 1956Restrictions of transfer