Mera Samvidhaan All of Limitation Act, 1963

First Division · Part V · Suits Relating to Immovable Property

Article61

The Schedule · First Division—Suits · Part V—Suits Relating to Immovable Property

By a mortgagor—

(a)to redeem or recover possession of immovable property mortgaged;

Period of limitation

Thirty years.

Time from which period begins to run

When the right to redeem or to recover possession accrues.

(b)to recover possession of immovable property mortgaged and afterwards transferred by the mortgagee for a valuable consideration;

Period of limitation

Twelve years.

Time from which period begins to run

When the transfer becomes known to the plaintiff.

(c)to recover surplus collections received by the mortgagee after the mortgage has been satisfied.

Period of limitation

Three years.

Time from which period begins to run

When the mortgagor re-enters on the mortgaged property.

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