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2023 Supreme(P&H) 2409

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
ANIL KSHETARPAL, J.
Mahipal Deceased through LRs – Petitioner
Versus
Punjab National Bank & Ors. – Respondents
CR-7467 of 2017(O&M)
Decided On : 06-01-2023

Advocates Appeared:
Mr. Amit Jain, Advocate; For the Petitioner
Dr. Surya Prakash, Advocae for Respondent no.4.
Mr. Vineet Chaudhary, Advocate for Respondent no.6.

Headnote:(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Section 47, Order XXI, Rules 58 and 105 - Limitation Act, 1963 - Execution of court auction - Petitioners, successors of the highest bidder in a court auction, challenged orders of the Executing Court framing inappropriate issues and failing to evaluate material propositions of fact or law - Legal representatives were to be brought on record for continuity of proceedings. (Paras 1, 2, 10, 11)

(B) Issues - Court must settle distinct issues relating to material propositions of fact and law raised by the parties rather than framing issues based on applications. Importance of adhering to procedural rules in adjudication of applications and objections was emphasized by the Court. (Paras 2, 7, 10)

Facts of the case:
Petitioners, as successors of a deceased auction purchaser, sought possession of property purchased in a court auction. The Executing Court had inappropriate issues and delayed proceedings. (Para 1)

Findings of Court:
Orders from Executing Court regarding issue framing were set aside. The Executing Court was directed to assess the situation holistically and determine whether issues need to be settled or if matters can be decided without settling issues. (Paras 10, 11)

Issues: Whether the Executing Court appropriately framed issues in accordance with the law and if the objections raised were maintainable. (Paras 2, 7)

Ratio Decidendi: The court stressed the need for clear and distinct issues to be framed based on material propositions, as per procedural rules, and noted the delay in the execution process over 32 years required urgent resolution. (Paras 7, 10)

Result: Orders dated 7th April, 2017 and 4th September, 2017 set aside; Executing Court directed to resolve the matter within 6 months.

Table of Content
1. successors of auction purchaser and sale confirmation. (Para 1)
2. overview of executing court issues and petitions. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5)
3. arguments presented by petitioners and objectors. (Para 6)
4. court's observations on framing issues. (Para 7 , 8)
5. court's directive for settling issues. (Para 10)
6. conclusion and directive for speedy resolution. (Para 11 , 12 , 13)

JUDGMENT

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

The petitioners are the successors-in-interest of the auction purchaser-Late Sh.Mahipal, who was declared as the highest bidder in a court auction held on 4th May, 2001, with respect to the land measuring 42 Kanals 18 marlas land located in Village Silokhera. The court auction was confirmed on 28th February, 2008 and the sale certificate was ordered to be issued on 10th September, 2008. It is stated that the since the property is on lease, therefore, the petitioners should be delivered a symbolic possession of the property purchased by them through the court auction. The entire sale consideration has already been deposited by the petitioners.

2. The petitioners assail the correctness of orders dated 7th April, 2017 and 14th September, 2017 passed by the Executing Court. The Executing Court has culled out the following issues for adjudication:-

    "1 Whether the applicant/objector Sunita Jha is liable to be impleaded as LR of Late Dhirrender Brahamchari, JD No.2 OPA (onus on applicant/objector Sunita Jha).

    2. Whether the sale in favour of auction purchaser Mahipal is liable to be set aside on the grounds alleged by applicant/objector Sunita Jha?OPA (onus on applicant/objector Sunita Jha).

    3. Whether the sale in favour of auction purchaser Mahipal is liable to be set aside on the grounds alleged by applicant/objector M/s Aparna Studio? OPA (onus on applicant/objector M/s Aparna Studio).

    4. Whether the sale in favour of auction purchaser Mahipal is liable to be set aside on the grounds alleged by applicant MGF Developer Ltd.? OPA (onus on applicant/ objector MGF Developer Ltd.)

    5. Whether the objections filed by the applicants/ objectors are not maintainable in the present form, as per the provisions of law? OPAP (Onus on auction purchaser Mahipal).

    6. Relief."

3. Since this Court is of the considered view that the matter is required to be remitted back to the Executing Court, hence, the detailed facts are not being noticed here by this Court. However, the relevant facts in brief as stated in the petition are as under.

4. In a civil suit, filed by the Punjab National Bank against the Shiva Gun Factory and late Swami Dhirender Brahmchari, a judgment and decree for recovery of the amount was passed on 16th August, 1990. The execution petition filed in order to execute the decree was transferred to the competent court at Gurugram. Initially, the Court attached the said property in the year 1993. Late Swami Dhirender Brahmchari filed an objection petition under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter referred to as 'CPC') which was not pressed, resulting in its dismissal on 8th May, 1983. Thereafter, the court issued the warrants of sale. On 1st December, 2000, an application filed by Murli Chaudhary, an associate of the judgment debtors to stay the auction process of the property was rejected by the executing Court. Another application was filed on 3rd May, 2001 under Section 47 read with Order XXI, Rule 58 of CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE , 1908 was filed by M/s Aparna Studio Private Limited, allegedly in collusion with the judgment debtors. On 4th May, 2001 in the public auction the property was sold and the petitioners' father Late Sh.Mahipal was declared as the highest bidder. M/s Aparna Studio Private Limited filed another application on 10th May. 2001. Swami Surya Nand filed an objection petition on 30th May, 2001. Sh.Laxman Chaudhary filed the objections on 22nd September, 2001. According to the case of the petitioners, all the objections raised were almost identical. The objection petitions filed by M/s Ap

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