Section 87: Exercise of right of pre-emption.

The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887Central Act · Act 17 of 1887

(1) At any time before the close of the day on which the sale takes place any person who has given notice of his intention to claim a right of pre-emption under section 79, sub-section (2), may, on payment to the officer conducting the sale of a deposit of twenty-five per centum on the highest bid made at the sale, claim to take the property at that bid.

(2) If the right is not disputed, he shall be declared to be the purchaser.

(3) If the right is disputed, the Collector shall inquire into and decide the dispute and declare the purchaser, and his decision and declaration shall be final.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887
Section	87
Marginal note	Exercise of right of pre-emption.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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