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(1) Where any immovable property has been sold in execution of a decree or order of a Court or by an officer acting under the authority of any statute, or decree or order of a Court for a price exceeding the standard price specified in section 5 together with such increase over that price as is permissible under section 6, the District Collector or any person having an interest in such property, may, within thirty Taking possession of property and reference to subordinate Judge‟s Court. Setting aside of Court sales etc., held in contravention of the Act. [Act No. VIII of 1954] 7 days from the date of the sale, apply to the Court or the officer aforesaid for setting aside the sale. (2) Upon such application, if the Court or the officer aforesaid is satisfied, after such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, that there has been a contravention of the provisions of this Act, the Court or the officer aforesaid shall set aside the sale and order a fresh sale to be held in conformity with the provisions of this Act.