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It shall be lawful for the Collector, or other officer empowered by him in this behalf, to sell the whole or any portion of the land of a defaulter in the discharge of an arrear of revenue: Provided that, as far as may be practicable, no larger portion of the land shall be sold than may be necessary to discharge the arrears with interest, the expenses of attachment, management, and sale. Sale may be postponed on tender of security