LIMITATION ACT, 1908

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THE LIMITATION ACT, 1908 
(IX of 1908) 
CONTENTS 
PART I 
Preliminary 
1. Short title, extent and commencement. 
2. Definitions. 
PART II 
Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications 
3. Dismissal of suits, etc., instituted etc., after period of limitation. 
4. Where Court is closed when period expires. 
5. Extension of period in certain cases. 
 5A. [Repealed] 
6. Legal disability. 
7. Disability of one of several plaintiffs or applicants. 
8. Special exceptions. 
9. Continuous running of time. 
 10. Suits against express trustees and their representatives. 
 11. Suits on foreign contracts. 
PART III 
Computation of Period of Limitation 
 12. Exclusion of time in legal proceedings. 
 13. Exclusion of time of defendant’s absence from Pakistan and certain 
other territories. 
 14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in Court without jurisdiction. 
 15. Exclusion of time during which proceedings are suspended. 
 16. Exclusion of time during which proceedings to set aside execution -sale 
are pending. 
 17. Effect of death before right to sue accrues. 
 18. Effect of fraud. 
 19. Effect of acknowledgment in writing. 
 20. Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy. 
Effect of receipt of produce of mortgaged land. 
 21. Agent of person under disability. 
Acknowledgement or payment by one of several joint contractors, etc. 
 22. Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant. 
 23. Continuing breaches and wrongs. 
 24. Suit for compensation for act not actionable without special damage. 
 25. Computation of time mentioned in instruments. 
PART IV 
Acquisition of Ownership by Possession 
 26. Acquisition of right to easements. 
 27. Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient tenement. 
 28. [Omitted] 
PART V 
Savings and Repeals 
 29. Savings. 
 30. [Repealed] 
 31. [Repealed] 
 32. [Repealed] 
THE FIRST SCHEDULE 
THE SECOND SCHEDULE 
[Repealed] 
THE THIRD SCHEDULE 
[Repealed] 
 
 
 
 
TEXT 
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THE LIMITATION ACT, 1908  
(IX of 1908) 
[7 August 1908] 
 
An 
Act 
to Consolidate and amend the law for the Limitation of Suits, and for other purposes. 
WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to the limitation 
of suits, appeals and cert ain applications to Courts; and whereas it is also expedient 
to provide rules for acquiring by possession the ownership of easements and othe r 
property; It is hereby enacted as follows:– 
PART I 
Preliminary 
1. Short title, extent and commencement .– (1) This Act may be called the 
2
[*] 
Limitation Act, 1908. 
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[(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.] 
 (3) This section and section 31 shall come into  force at once. Th e rest of 
this Act shall come into force on the first day of January, 1909. 
2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or 
context,– 
(1) “applicant” includes any person from or through whom an applicant  
derives his right to apply: 
 
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[(2) “bill of exchange” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the 
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), and includes a hundi 
and a cheque,] 
(3) “bond” includes any instrument whereby a person obliges himself to 
pay money to another, on condition that the obligation shall be void if a 
specified act is performed, or is not performed, as the case may be: 
(4) “defendant” includes any person from or through whom a defendant 
derives his liability to be sued: 
 
1
The Act was published in the Gazette of India (Ex traordinary), dated: 8 August 1908, pp. 175 -192. For Statement of Objects 
and Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1908, Part   V, p. 22; for Report of the Select Committee, see ibid., 1908, Part V, p. 223; 
and, for Proceedings in Council, see ibid., 1908, Part VI, pp. 2, 13, 37 and 145. 
2
The word “Indian” was omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 ( G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. 
3
Substituted by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 
1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the 
Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955.  
4
Substituted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (LXII of 1980), published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 24 December 1980, p. 556, s. 2. 
(5) “easement” includes a rig ht not arising from contract, by which one 
person is entitled to remove and appropriate for his own profit any part 
of the soil belonging to another or anything growing in, or attached to, 
or subsisting upon, the land of another: 
(6) “foreign country” means any country other than 
1
[Pakistan 
2
[* * * * * *] ]: 
(7)  “good faith”: nothing shall be deemed  to be done in good faith which is 
not done with due care and attention: 
(8)  “plaintiff” includes any person from or through whom a plaintiff  derives 
his right to sue: 
 
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[(9) “promissory note” has the same meaning as in the Negotiable 
Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881);] 
(10) “suit” does not include an appeal or an application: and 
(11) “trustee” does not include a benamidar, a mortgagee rema ining in 
possession after the mortgage has been satisfied, or a wrong -doer in 
possession without title. 
PART II 
Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications 
3. Dismissal of suits, etc., instituted etc., after period of limitation .– Subject 
to the provisio ns contained in se ctions 4 to 25 (inclusive), every suit instituted, 
appeal preferred, and application made, after  the period of limitation prescribed 
therefor by the first schedule shall be dismissed, although limitation has not been set 
up as a defence. 
Explanation.– A suit is instituted, in ordinary cases, when the plaint is presented to 
the proper officer; in the case of a pauper, when his application for leave to sue as a 
pauper is made; and, in the case of a claim against a company which is being wound 
up by the Court, when the claimant first sends in his claim to the official liquidator. 
4. Where Court is closed  when period expires .– Where the period of 
limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application expires on a day when the 
Court is closed , the suit, appeal  or application may be instituted, preferred or made 
on the day that the Court re-opens. 
5. Extension of period in certain cases .– Any appeal or application for 
4
[a 
revision or] a review of judgment or for leave to appeal or any other app lication to 
 
1
Substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with Article 4. 
2
The expression “, but includes an Acceding S tate” was omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 
1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gaze tte of Pakistan (Extraordinary) dated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345 -475, s. 3 read with the 
Second Schedule. 
3
Substituted by the Limitation (Amen dment) Ordinance, 1980 (LXII of 1980), published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 24 December 1980, p. 556, s. 2. 
4
Inserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary ), 
dated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 2. 
which this section may be made applicable 
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[by or under any enactment] for the time 
being in force may  be admitted after the period of limitation prescribed therefor, 
when the appellant or applicant satisfies the Court that he had sufficient ca use for 
not preferring the appeal or making the application within such period. 
Explanation.– The fact that the ap pellant or applicant was misled by any order, 
practice or judgment of the High Court in ascertaining or computing the prescribed 
period of limitation may be sufficient cause within the meaning of this section. 
2
[5A.– * * * * * * * * *   ] 
6. Legal disabili ty.– (1) Where a person entitled to institute a suit 
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[or 
proceeding] or make an application for the execution of a decree is, at the time fro m 
which the period  of limitation is to be reckoned, a minor, or insane, or an idiot, he 
may institute the suit 
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[or proceeding] or make the application within the same period 
after the disability has ceased, as would otherwise have been allowed from the ti me 
prescribed therefor in the third column of the first schedule 
5
[or in section 48 of the 
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908)]. 
 (2) Where such person is, at the time from which the period of limitation is 
to be reckoned, affected by two such di sabilities, or whe re, before his disability has 
ceased, he is affected by another disability, he may institute the  suit or make the 
application within the same period, after both disabilities have ceased, as would 
otherwise have been allowed from the time so prescribed. 
(3) Where the disability continues up to the death of such person, his legal 
representative may ins titute the suit or make the application within the same period 
after the death as would otherwise have been allowed from the time so prescribed. 
 (4) Where such representative is at the date of the death affected by any 
such disability, the rules contained in sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply. 
Illustrations 
(a) The right to sue for the hire of a boat accrues to A during his minority. 
He attains majority four years after such accruer. He may institute his suit at any time 
within three years from the date of his attaining majority. 
(b) A right to sue accrues to Z during his minority. After the accruer, but 
while Z is still a minor, he becomes in sane. Time runs against Z from the date when 
his insanity and minority cease. 
(c) A right to sue accrues to X duri ng his minority. X dies before attaining 
 
1
Substituted for the words “by any enactment or rule” by the Indian Limitatio n (Amendment) Act, 1922 (X of 1922); assented to 
by the Governor General on 5 March 1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Ext raordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, 
p. 99, s. 2. 
2
It was temporarily inserted for a period of three months by the Negoti able Instruments Act (Temporary Amendment) 
Ordinance, 1948 (IV of 1948),  published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 13  February 1948, p. 51, s. 3 read 
with s. 1: thereafter, it was further extended for the same period by the Notification  No. D. 2702 -F/48, dated 11 th May, 1948, 
issued by the Ministry of Finance, published in the Gazette of Pakistan, 1948, Part I, p. 258. 
3
Inserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordi nary), 
dated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 3. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Added ibid.  
majority, and is succeeded by Y, his minor son. Time runs against Y from the date of 
his attaining majority. 
7. Disability of one of several plaintiffs or applicants .– Where one of several 
persons jointly entitled t o institute a suit 
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[or proceeding] or make an application for 
the execution of a decree is under any such disability, and a discharge can be given 
without the concurrence of such person, time will run against them all: but, where no 
such discharge can be given, time will not run as against any of them until one of 
them becomes capable of giving such discharge without the concurrence of the 
others or until the disability has ceased. 
Illustrations 
(a) A incurs a debt to a firm of which B, C and D are partner s. B is insane, 
and C is a minor. D can give a discharge of the debt without the concurrence of B 
and C. Time runs against B, C and D.  
(b) A incurs a debt to a firm of which E, F and G are partners. E and F are 
insane, and G is a minor. Time will not run against any of them until either E or F 
becomes sane, or G attains majority. 
8. Special exceptions.–  Nothing in section 6 or in section 7 app lies to suits to 
enforce rights of pre -emption, or shall be deemed to extend, for more than three 
years from the cessation of the disability or the death of the person affected thereby, 
the period within which any suit must be instituted or application made. 
Illustrations 
(a) A, to whom a right to sue for a legacy has accrued during his minority, 
attains majority eleven years after such accruer. A has, under the ordinary law, only 
one year remaining within which to sue. But under section 6 and this section an 
extension of two years will be allowed him, making in all a period of three years from 
the date of his attaining majority, within which he may bring his suit. 
(b) A right to sue for an hereditary office accrues to A who at the time is 
insane. Six years after the accruer A recovers his reason. A has six years, under the 
ordinary law, from the date when his insanity ceased within which to institute a suit. 
No extension of time will be given him under section 6 read with this section. 
(c) A right to sue as landlord to recover possession from a tenant accrues 
to A, who is an idiot. A dies three years after the accruer, his idiocy continuing up to 
the date of his death. A’s representative in interest has, under the ordinary law, nine 
years from the date of A’s  death within which to bring a suit. Section 6 read with this 
section does not extend that time, except where the representative is himself under 
disability when the representation devolves upon him. 
9. Continuous running of time .– Where once time has begu n to run, no 
subsequent disability or inability to sue stops it: 
 Provided that, where letters of administration t o the estate of a creditor have 
been granted to his debtor, the running of the time prescribed for a suit to recover 
the debt shall be suspended while the administration continues. 
 
1
Inserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962 ), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), 
dated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 4. 
10. Suits against express trustees and their representatives .– 
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, no suit against a person in whom 
property has become vested in trust for any specific purpose, or against  his legal 
representatives or assigns (not being assigns for valuable consideration), for the 
purpose of following  in his or their hands such property, or the proceeds thereof, or 
for an account of such property or proceeds, shall be barred by any length of time. 
1
[For the purposes of this section any property comprised in a Hindu, 
2
[Muslim] or 
Buddhist religious or charitable endowment shall be deemed to be property vested in 
trust for a specific purpose, and the manager of any such property shall be deeme d 
to be the trustee thereof.] 
11. Suits on foreign contracts .– (1) Suits instituted in 
3
[Pakistan] on contracts 
entered into in a foreign country are subject to the rules of limitation contained in this 
Act. 
(2) No foreign rule of limitation shall be a def ence to a suit instituted in 
4
[Pakistan] 
on a contract entered into in a foreign country, unless the rule has exti nguished the 
contract and the parties were domiciled in such country during the period prescribed 
by such rule. 
PART III 
Computation of Period of Limitation 
12. Exclusion of time in legal proceedings .– (1) In computing the period of 
limitation prescribed f or any suit, appeal or application, the day from which such 
period is to be reckoned shall be excluded. 
(2) In computing the period of limitat ion prescribed for  an appeal, an 
application for leave to appeal and an application for a review of judgment, the day 
on which the judgment complained of was pronounced, and the time requisite for 
obtaining a copy of the decree, sentence or order appealed from or sought to be 
reviewed, shall be excluded. 
(3) Where a decree is appealed from or sought to be reviewed, th e time 
requisite for obtaining a copy of the judgment on which it is founded shall also be 
excluded. 
(4) In computing the period of limitation  prescribed for an application to set 
aside an award, the time requisite for obtaining a copy of the award shall b e 
excluded. 
 
1
Inserted by the Indian  Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor General on 20 February 
1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. 
7-8, s. 2. 
2
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
3
Substituted for the words “th e Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 
1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the Pre sident on 7 June 1 960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. It 
was earlier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 
of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with Article 4. 
4
Ibid. 
1
[(5) For the purposes of sub -sections (2), (3) and (4), the time requisite for 
obtaining a copy of the decree, sentence, order, j udgment or award shall be deemed 
to be the time intervening between the day on which an application for the copy i s 
made and the day actually intimated to the applicant to be the day on which the copy 
will be ready for delivery.]  
13. Exclusion of time of defendant’s absenc e from 
2
[Pakistan] and certain 
other territories.– In computing the period of limitation prescri bed for any suit the 
time during which the defendant has been absent from 
3
[Pakistan] and from the 
territories beyond 
4
[Pakistan] under the ad ministration of 
5
[the 
6
[Federal Government] 
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[* * * * ] ]shall be excluded. 
14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in Court without jurisdiction.– 
(1) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit, the time during which 
the plaintiff has been prosecuting with due diligence another civil proceeding whether 
in a Court of first instance or in a Cou rt of appeal, against the defendant, shall be 
excluded, where the proceeding is founded upon the same cause of action and is 
prosecuted in good faith in a Court  which, from defect of jurisdiction, or other cause 
of a like nature, is unable to entertain it. 
(2) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any application, the 
time during which the applicant has been prosecuting with due d iligence another civil 
proceeding, whether in a Court of first instance or in a Court of appeal, against the 
same party for the same relief shall be excluded, where such proceeding is 
prosecuted in good faith in a Court which, from defect of jurisdiction, or other cause 
of a like nature, is unable to entertain it. 
Explanation I.– In excluding the time during which a f ormer suit or application was 
pending, the day on which that suit or application was instituted or made, and the 
day on which the proceedings therein ended, shall both be counted. 
Explanation II.– For the purposes of this section, a plaintiff or an applica nt resisting 
an appeal shall be deemed to be prosecuting a proceeding. 
 
1
Added by the Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1991 (X III of 1991); asse nted to by the President on 4 July 1991; and, was 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 July 1991, p. 323, s. 2. 
2
Substituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (St atute Reform) Ordinance, 
1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gaz ette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1 955. 
They were ear lier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order , 1949 
(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read 
with the Article 4. 
3
Ibid. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Substituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of I ndian Laws) Order, 1937, published in 
the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. 
6
Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 o f 1975), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435 -467, Article 2 read with the Table of 
General Adaptations. 
7
The words “or the Crown Representative” were omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. 
No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the 
Schedule. 
Explanation III.– For the purposes of this section, misjoinder of parti es or of causes 
of action shall be deemed to be a cause of a like nature with defect of jurisdiction. 
15. Exclusion of time during which proceedings are suspended .– (1) In 
computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit or application for the 
execution of a decre e, the institution or execution of which has been stayed by 
injunction or order, the time of the  continuance of the injunction or order, the day on 
which it was issued or made, and the day on which it was withdrawn, shall be 
excluded. 
(2) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit of which 
notice has been given in accordance with t he requirements of any enactment for the 
time being in force, the period of such notice shall be excluded. 
16. Exclusion of time during which proceedings to set aside execution-sale 
are pending .– In computing the period of limitation prescribed for a suit for 
possession by a purchaser at a sale in execution of a decree, the time during which 
a proceeding to set aside the sale has been prosecuted shall be excluded. 
17. Effect of death before right to sue accrues .– (1) Where a person who 
would, if he were liv ing, have a right to institute a suit or make an application, dies 
before the right accrues, the period of limitation shall be computed from t he time 
when there is a legal representative of the deceased capable of instituting or making 
such suit or application. 
 (2) Where a person against whom, if he were living, a right to institute a 
suit or make an application would have accrued dies before t he right accrues, the 
period of limitation shall be computed from the time when there is a legal 
representative of the deceased against whom the plaintiff may institute or make such 
suit or application. 
 (3) Nothing in sub -sections (1) and (2) applies to s uits to enforce ri ghts of 
pre-emption or to suits for the possession of immoveable property or of an hereditary 
office. 
18. Effect of fraud.– Where any person having a right to institute a suit or make 
an application has, by means of fraud, been kept from the knowledge of such right or 
of the title on which it is founded,  
or where any document necessary to establish such right has been 
fraudulently concealed from him, 
the time limited for instituting a suit or making an application– 
(a) against the person guilty of the fraud or accessory thereto, or 
(b) against any person claiming through him otherwise than in good fa ith 
and for a valuable consideration,  
 shall be computed from the time when the fraud first became known to the 
person injuriously affected thereby, or, in the case of the concealed document, when 
he first had the means of producing it or compelling its production. 
19. Effect of acknowledgment in writing .– (1) Where, before the expiration of 
the period prescribed for a suit or application in re spect of any prope rty or right an 
acknowledgment of liability in respect of such property or right has been made i n 
writing signed by the party against whom such property or right is claimed, or by 
some person through whom he derives title or liability, a fresh period of li mitation 
shall be computed from the time when the acknowledgment was so signed. 
 (2) Where the w riting containing the acknowledgment is undated, oral 
evidence may be given of the time when it was signed; but, subject to the provisions 
of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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, oral evidence of its contents shall not be received. 
Explanation I .– For the purpo ses of this section an acknowledgment may be 
sufficient though it omits to specify the exact nature of the property or right, or avers 
that the time for payment , delivery, performance or enjoyment has not yet come, or 
is accompanied by a refusal to pay, de liver, perform or permit to enjoy, or is coupled 
with a claim to a set-off, or is addressed to a person other than the person entitled to 
the property or right. 
Explanation II .– For the purposes of this section, “signed” means signed either 
personally or by an agent duly authorized in this behalf. 
Explanation III.– For the purposes of this section an application for the execution of 
a decree or order is an application in respect of a right. 
20. 
2
[Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy .– (1) 
Where payment on account of a debt or of interest on a legacy is made before the 
expiration of the prescribed period by the person liab le to pay the debt  or legacy, or 
by his duly authorised agent, a fresh period of limitation shall be computed from  the 
time when the payment was made.] 
 3
[Provided that 
4
[* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *] an  acknowledgment of the 
payment appears in the handwriting of, or in a writing signed by, the person making 
the payment.] 
 (2) Effect of receipt of produce of mortgaged land.– Where mortgaged 
land is in the possession of the mortgagee the receipt of the rent or produce of such 
land shall be deemed to be a payment for the purpose of sub-section (1). 
Explanation.– Debt includes money payable under a decree or order of Court. 
21. Agent of person under disability .– (1) The expression “agent duly 
authorized in this behalf,” in sections 19 and 20, shall,  in the case of a person under 
disability, include his lawful guardian, committee or manager, or an agent duly 
authorized by such guardian, committee or manager to sign the acknowledgment or 
make the payment. 
 
1
I of 1872. Now the Qanoon-e-Shahdat Order, 1984. 
2
Substituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1942 (XVI of 1942); assented to by the Governor General on 30 March 
1942; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 4 April 1942, p. 29, s. 2. 
3
Substituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented  to by the Governor General on 18 February 
1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 2: it came into force on 1 
January 1928. 
4
The expression “, save in the case of a payment of interest made bef ore the 1st day of January, 1928,” was omitted by the 
Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary) 
dated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345-475, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. 
(2) Acknowledgement or payment by one of severa l joint contractors, 
etc.– Nothing in the said sections renders one of several joint contractors, partners, 
executors or mortgagees chargeable by reason only of a written acknowledgment 
signed or of a payment made by, or by the agent of, any other or others of them. 
 
1
[(3) for the purposes of the said sections– 
(a) an acknowledgment signed, or a payment made, in respe ct of any 
liability, by, or by the duly authorised agent of, any widow or other 
limited owner of property who is governed by the Hindu law, sha ll be a 
valid acknowledgment or payment, as the case may be, as against a 
reversioner succeeding to such liability; and 
(b) where a liability has been incurred by, or on behalf of, a Hindu 
undivided family as such, an acknowledgment or payment made by, or 
by the duly author ised agent of, the manager of the family for the time 
being shall be deemed to have been made o n behalf of the whole 
family.] 
22. Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant .– (1) Where, 
after the institution of a suit a n ew plaintiff or de fendant is substituted or added, the 
suit shall, as regards him, be deemed to have been institu ted when he was so made 
a party. 
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall apply to a case where a party is added 
or substituted owing to an assignm ent or devolution of any interest during the 
pendency of a suit or where a plaintiff is made a defendant or a def endant is made a 
plaintiff. 
23. Continuing breaches and wrongs .– In the case of a continuing breach of 
contract and in the case of a continuing  wrong independent  of contract, a fresh 
period of limitation begins to run at every moment of the time during whi ch the 
breach or the wrong, as the case may be, continues. 
24. Suit for compensation for act not actionable without special damage .– In 
the case of a suit for co mpensation for an act which does not give rise to a cause of 
action unless some specific injury  actually results therefrom, the period of limitation 
shall be computed from the time when the injury results. 
Illustration 
 A owns the surface of a field. B owns the subsoil. B digs coal thereout without 
causing any immediate apparent injury to the surfac e, but at last the surface 
subsides. The period of limitation in the case of a suit by A against B runs from the 
time of the subsidence. 
25. Computation of time mentioned in instruments .– All instruments shall, for 
the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be  made with reference to the Gregorian 
calendar. 
 
1
Inserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented to by the Governor General on 18 February 
1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 3: it came into force on 1 
January 1928. 
Illustrations 
(a) A Hindu makes a promissory note bearing a Native date only, and 
payable four months after date.  The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the 
note runs from the expiration of four mon ths after date computed according to the 
Gregorian calendar. 
(b) A Hindu makes a bond, bearing a Native date only, for the repayment 
of money w ithin one year. Th e period of limitation applicable to a suit on the bond 
runs from the expiration of one year af ter date computed according to the Gregorian 
calendar. 
PART IV 
Acquisition of Ownership by Possession 
26. Acquisition of right to easements .– (1) Where the acces s and use of light 
or air to and for any building have been peaceably enjoyed therewith as an 
easement, and as of right, without interruption, and for twenty years,  
 and where any way or watercourse, or the use of any water, or any other  
easement (whether affirmative or negative) has been peaceably and openly enjoyed 
by any person claiming title th ereto as an easement and as of right without 
interruption, and for twenty years, 
the right to such access and use of light or air, way, waterco urse, use of water, or 
other easement shall be absolute and indefeasible. 
 Each of the said periods of twenty yea rs shall be taken to be a period ending 
within two years next before the institution of the suit wherein the claim to which such 
period relates is contested. 
 (2) Where the property over which a right is claimed under sub -section (1) 
belongs to 
1
[the 
2
[Government] ], that sub -section shall be read as if for the words 
“twenty years” the words “sixty years” were substituted. 
Explanation.– Nothing is an interruption within the meaning of this section unless, 
where there is an actual discontinuance of the possession or enjoyment by reason of 
an obstruction by the act of some person other than the claimant, and unless such 
obstruction is submitted to or acquiesced in for one year after the claimant has notice 
thereof and of the person making or authorizing the same to be made. 
Illustrations 
(a) A suit is brought in 1911 for obstructing a right of way. The defendant 
admits the obstruction, but denies the  right of way. The  plaintiff proves that the right 
was peaceably and openly enjoyed by him, claiming title thereto as an easement and 
as of right, without interruption from 1 st January 1890 to 1 st January 1910. The 
plaintiff is entitled to judgment. 
(b) In a like suit the plaintiff shows that the right was peaceably and openly 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the 
Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. 
2
Substituted for the wo rd “Crown” by the Central Laws (Adap tation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by the Minister 
exercising the functions of President  under Article 2 o f the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961; and, was 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102-163, Article 2 read with the Table: it came 
into force on 23 March 1956. 
enjoyed by him for twenty years. The def endant proves that the plaintiff, on one 
occasion during the twenty years, had asked his leave to enjoy the right. The suit 
shall be dismissed.  
27. Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient tenement .–Where any land 
or water upon, over or from which a ny easement has been enjoyed or derived has 
been held under or by virtue of any interest for life or any term of years exceeding 
three years fr om the granting th ereof, the time of the enjoyment of such easement 
during the continuance of such interest or te rm shall be excluded in the computation 
of the period of twenty years in case the claim is, within three years next after the 
determination of such interest or t erm, resisted by the person entitled, on such 
determination, to the said land or water. 
Illustration 
 A sues for a declaration that he is entitled to a right of way over B’s land. A 
proves that he has enjoyed the right for twenty -five years; but B shows t hat during 
ten of these years C, a Hindu widow, had a life interest in the land, that on C’s dea th 
B became entitled to the land, and that within two years after C’s death he contested 
A’s claim to the right. The suit must be dismissed, a s A, with referenc e to the 
provisions of this section, has only proved enjoyment for fifteen years. 
 
1
[28. Extinguishment of right to property.– * * * *   ] 
PART V 
Savings and Repeals 
29. Savings.– 2
[(1) Nothing in this Act shall affect section 25 of the Indian Contract 
Act, 1872
3
. 
(2) Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or 
application a per iod of limitation different from the period prescribed therefor by the 
first schedule, the provisions of section 3 shall apply, as if such per iod were 
prescribed therefor in that schedule, and for the purpose of determining any period of 
limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application by any special or local law– 
(a) the provisions contained in section 4, sections 9 to 18, and section 22 
shall apply onl y in so far as and to the extent to which, they are not 
expressly excluded by such special or local law; and 
(b) the remaining provisions of this Act shall not apply.] 
4
[(3)] Nothing in this Act shall apply to suits under the Indian Divorce Act
5
. 
 
1
Omitted by th e Limitation (Amen dment) Act, 1995 (II of 1995); assented to by the President on 12 October 1995; and, was 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 18 October 1995, pp. 939-940, s. 2. 
2
Substituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Ac t, 1922 (X of 1922 ); assented to by the Governor General on 5 March 
1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, p. 99, s. 3. 
3
IX of 1872. Now the Contract Act, 1872 because the word “Indian” deemed to be omitted by omission of the said word in the 
“short title” of the Indian Contract Act by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordi nances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. 
4
Renumbered by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1922 (X of 1922); assented to by the  Governor General on 5 March 
1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, p. 99, s. 2. 
5
IV of 1869. 
1
[(4)] Sections 26 and 27 and the definition of “easement” in section 2 shall 
not apply to cases arising in territories to which the Indian Easements Act, 1882
2
, 
may for the time being extend. 
3
[30. Provision for suits for which the period pres cribed is shorter than that 
prescribed by the Indian Limitation Act, 1877.– * * *   ] 
4
[31. Provision for suits by ce rtain mortgagees in territories mentioned in the 
second schedule.–* * * * * * *   ] 
5
[32. Repeals.– * * * * * * * *   ] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
V of 1882.  
3
Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor  General on 16 March 1930; 
and, was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated: 11 April 1930, pp. 143-144, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Repealed by the Second Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (XVII of 1914); assented to by the Governor General on 16 
September 1914; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 19 September 1914, pp. 68 -72, s. 3 read 
with the Second Schedule. 
THE FIRST SCHEDULE 
(See section 3.) 
First Division: Suits. 
Description of suit. Period of 
limitation. 
Time from which 
period begins to run. 
Part I.–  
Thirty days. 
1.– To contest an award of the Board 
of Revenue under the Waste Lands 
(Claims) Act, 1863
1
. 
Thirty days. When notice of the 
award is delivered to 
the plaintiff.  
Part II.–  
Ninety days. 
2.– For compensation fo r doing or for 
omitting to do an act alleged to be in 
pursuance of any enactment in force for 
the time being in 
2
[Pakistan]. 
Ninety days. When the act or 
omission takes place. 
Part III.–  
Six months. 
3.– Under the Specific Relief Act, 
1877
3
, section 9, t o recover possession 
of immoveable property.  
Six months. When the 
dispossession occurs. 
4
[4.– * * * * * * * *   ] 
5
[Part IV.– 
One year.] 
 
1
XXIII of 1863.  
2
Substituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 
1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazet te of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force  on 14 October 1955. 
They were earlier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 
(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read 
with the Schedule. 
3
I of 1877.  
4
Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1937 (XX of 1937); assented to by the Governor  General on 14 Apr il 1937; 
and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 17 April 1937, pp. 40-44, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. 
5
Inserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Governor General on 23 
September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 2. 
5.– Under the summary procedure 
referred to in section 128 (2) (f) of the 
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
1
 
2
[where 
the provision of such summary 
procedure does not exclude the ordinary 
procedure in such suits 
3
[* * * * * * * *]. 
4
[One year].
 
When the deb t or 
liquidated demand 
becomes payable or 
when the property 
becomes recoverable.  
 
 
5
[*  *   *   *] 
6.– Upon a Statute,  Act, Regulation or 
Bye-law, for a penalty or forfeiture. 
One year.
 
When the penalty or 
forfeiture is incurred. 
7.– For the wages of a h ousehold 
servant, artisan or labourer 
6
[* * * * * * * * 
*]. 
7
[One year]. When the wages 
accrue due. 
8.– For the price of food or drink sold by 
the keeper of a hotel, tavern or lodging - 
house.  
8
[One year]. When the food or 
drink is delivered. 
9.– For the price of lodging. 
9
[One year]. When the price 
becomes payable.  
 
1
V of 1908.   
2
Added by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Governor General on 23 September 
1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 2. 
3
Omitted the expression “and under Order XXXVII of the said Code” by the Civil Procedure and Limitation (Amendment) 
Ordinance, 1961 (IX of 1961), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 March 1961, pp. 700-701, s. 3. 
4
Substituted for the words “ Six months” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the 
Governor General on 23 September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 
59, s. 2. It was earlier substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the 
Governor General on 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -
56, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. 
5
Omitted the heading “Part IV. – One year” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the 
Governor General on 23 September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 
59, s. 2. 
6
Omitted the expression “not provided for by this Schedule, Article 4” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1939 (XXXIV of 
1939); assented to by the Governor General on 28 September 1939; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), 
dated: 30 September 1939, pp. 204-207, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. 
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 192 3 (XI of 1923); as sented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extrao rdinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
8
Ibid.  
9
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gaz ette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule.  
10.– To enforce a right of pre -emption, 
whether the r ight is founded on law, or 
general usage, or on special contract. 
1
[One year].
 
When the purchaser 
takes, under the sale 
sought to be 
impeached, physical 
possession of the 
whole of the property 
sold, or, where the 
subject of the sale 
does not admit of 
physical possession, 
when the instrument 
of sale is registered.  
11.– By a person, against whom any of 
the following orders has been made to 
establish the right which he claims to the 
property comprised in the order: 
(1) Order under the Code of Civil 
Procedure, 1908
2
, on a claim 
preferred to, or an objection made 
to the attachment of, property 
attached in execution of a decree; 
 3
[(2) * * *               *] 
4
[One year].
 
The date of the order. 
11A.– By a person against whom an 
order has been made under the Code  of 
Civil Procedure, 1908
5
, upon an 
application by the holder of a decree for 
the possession of immoveable property 
or by the purchaser of such property sold 
in execution of a decree, complaining of 
resistance or obstruction to the delivery 
of possession t hereof, or upon an 
application by any person dispossessed 
of such property in the delivery of 
possession thereof to the decree -holder 
or purchaser, to establish the right which 
6
[One year]. The date of the order. 
 
1
Ibid., for the words “one year”. 
2
V of 1908. 
3
Repealed by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951); assented to by the Governor -General on 
10 May 1951; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 12 May 1951, pp. 340 -388, s. 3 read with 
the Second Schedule.  
4
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented t o by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
5
V of 1908. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923  (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10  March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
he claims to the present possession of 
the property comprised in the order.
 
12.– To set aside any of the following 
sales:– 
(a) sale in execution of a decree of a 
Civil Court;  
(b) sale in pursuance  of a decree or 
order of a Collector or other officer 
of revenue; 
(c) sale for arrears of Government 
revenue, or for any demand 
recoverable as such arrears; 
(d) sale of a patni taluq sold for 
current arrears of rent.  
Explanation.– In thi s article “patni” 
includes any intermediate tenure 
saleable for current arrears of rent.  
1
[One year]. When the sale is  
confirmed, or would 
otherwise have 
become final and 
conclusive had no 
such suit been 
brought.   
13.– To alter or set aside a decision o r 
order of a Civil  Court in any proceeding 
other than a suit.  
2
[One year].
 
The date of the final 
decision or order in 
the case by a Court 
competent to 
determine it finally. 
14.–  To set aside any act or order of an 
officer of Government in his official 
capacity, not herei n otherwise expressly 
provided for.  
3
[One year]. The date of the act or 
order.  
15.– Against Govern ment to set aside 
any attachment, lease or transfer of 
immoveable property by the revenue -
authorities for arrears of Government 
revenue.  
4
[One year]. When the attachment, 
lease or transfer is 
made.  
16.– Against Government to recover 
money paid under pro test in satisfaction 
of a claim made by the revenue -
authorities on account of arrears of 
revenue or on account of demands 
recoverable as such arrears. 
5
[One year]. When the payment is 
made. 
 
1
Substituted for the words “One year” by the Act ibid. 
2
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; a nd, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
3
Ibid.  
4
Ibid. 
5
Ibid. 
17.– Against Government for 
compensation for land acquired for 
public purposes.  
1
[One year].
 
The date of 
determining the 
amount of the 
compensation.  
18.– Like suit for compensation when the 
acquisition is not completed.  
2
[One year].
 
The date of the refusal 
to complete. 
19.– For compensation for false 
imprisonment.  
3
[One year]. When the 
imprisonment ends. 
20.– By executors, administrators or 
representatives under the Legal 
Representatives’ Suits Act, 1855
4
. 
5
[One year].
 
The date of the death 
of the person 
wronged.  
21.– By executors, administrators or 
representatives under the Indian Fatal 
Accidents Act, 1855
6
.  
7
[One year]. The date of the death 
of the person killed. 
22.– For compensation for any  other 
injury to the person.  
8
[One year].
 
When the injury is 
committed.  
23.– For compensation for a malicious 
prosecution. 
9
[One year]. When the plaintiff is 
acquitted, or the 
prosecution is 
otherwise terminated.  
24.– For compensation for libel.  
10
[One year].
 
When the libel is 
published. 
25.– For compensation for slander.  
11
[One year]. When the words are 
spoken, or, if the 
words are not 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid., for the words “One year”. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Ac t, 1923 (XI of 192 3); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India ( Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
XII of 1855.  
5
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by t he Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was publish ed in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
6
XIII of 1855.  
7
Substituted for the word “ Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
8
Ibid.  
9
Ibid. 
10
Ibid.  
11
Ibid. 
actionable in 
themselves, when the 
special damage 
complained of results. 
26.– For compensation for loss of 
service occasioned by the seduction of 
the plaintiff’s servant or daughter. 
1
[One year].
 
When the loss occurs. 
27.– For compen sation for inducing a 
person to break a contract with the 
plaintiff.  
2
[One year].
 
The date of the 
breach. 
28.– For compensation for an illegal, 
irregular or excessive distress.  
3
[One year].
 
The date of the 
distress. 
29.– For compensation for wrongful 
seizure of moveable property under legal 
process. 
4
[One year].
 
The date of the 
seizure. 
30.– Against a carrier for compensation 
for losing or injuring goods. 
5
[One year].
 
When the loss or 
injury occurs. 
31.– Against a carrier for compensation 
for non-delivery of, or delay in delivering, 
goods.  
6
[One year].
 
When the goods ought 
to be delivered.  
Part V.–  
Two Years 
32.– Against one who, having a right to 
use property for specific purposes, 
perverts it to other purposes. 
Two years. When the perversion 
first becomes known 
to the person injured 
thereby. 
33.– Under the Legal Representatives’ 
Suits Act, 1855
7
, against  an executor. 
8
[Two years]. When the wrong  
complained of is done. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923 ); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923,  pp. 51-56, s. 2 r ead with 
the First Schedule. 
2
Ibid.  
3
Ibid.  
4
Ibid.  
5
Ibid. 
6
Ibid., for the words “One year”. 
7
XII of 1855.  
8
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with  
the First Schedule. 
34.– Under the same Act against an 
administrator.  
1
[Two years]. Ditto. 
35.– Under the same Act against any 
other representative. 
2
[Two years].
 
Ditto. 
36.– For compensation for any 
malfeasance, misfeasance or no n-
feasance indepen dent of contract and 
not herein specially provided for. 
3
[Two years].
 
When the 
malfeasance, 
misfeasance or non -
feasance takes place. 
Part VI.– 
Three Years. 
37.– For compensation for obstructing 
a way or a watercourse. 
Three Years. The d ate of the 
obstruction. 
38.– For compensation for diverting a 
watercourse. 
4
[Three years]. The date of the 
diversion. 
39.– For compensation for trespass 
upon immoveable property.  
5
[Three years]. The date of the 
trespass. 
40.– For compensation for infri nging 
copyright or  any other exclusive 
privilege. 
6
[Three years]. The date of the 
infringement. 
41.– To restrain waste. 
7
[Three years]. When the waste 
begins. 
42.– For compensation for injury caused 
by an injunction wrongfully obtained. 
 
8
[Three years].
 
When the injunctio n 
ceases. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Ibid. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Ibid. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
8
Ibid. 
43.– Under the 
1
[Succession Act, 
1925
2
, section 360 or section 361], to 
compel a refund by a person to whom an 
executor or administrator has paid a 
legacy or distributed assets. 
3
[Three years]. The date of the 
payment or 
distribution. 
44.– By a  ward who has attained 
majority, to set aside a transfer of 
property by his guardian. 
4
[Three years].
 
When the ward attains 
majority. 
5
[45.–*       *       *  * *
 
*  *] 
6
[46.–*       *    *  * *
 
*  *] 
47.– By any person bound by an ord er 
respecting the possession of 
immoveable property made under the 
Code of Criminal  Procedure, 1898
7
, 
8
[* * 
* * * * * *] or by any one claiming under 
such person, to recover the property 
comprised in such order. 
9
[Three years]. The date of the final 
order in the case. 
48.– For specific moveable property 
lost, or acquired by theft, or dishonest 
misappropriation or  
10
[Three years].
 
When the person 
having the right to be 
possession of  
conversion, or for compensation for 
wrongfully taking or detaining the same. 
 the property  first 
learns in whose 
possession it is. 
 
1
Substituted for the words “Indian Succession Act, 186 5, section 320 or section 321, or under the Probate and Administration 
Act, 1881, section 139 or section 140” by the Re pealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor 
General on 16 March 1930; and, was published in the Punjab Gaz ette, dated: 11 Ap ril 1930, pp. 143 -144, s. 2 read with the 
First Schedule.  
2
XXX of 1925. 
3
Substituted for the word “D itto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in th e Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
Ibid., for the words “Three years”. 
5
Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gazette o f 
Pakistan (Extraordinary) dated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345-475, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. 
6
Ibid. 
7
V of 1898.  
8
Omitted the expression “or the Mamlatdars’ Courts Act, 1906,” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 
(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read 
with the Schedule. 
9
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; an d, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
10
Ibid. 
1
[48-A.– To recover moveable 
property conveyed or bequeathe d in 
trust, deposited or pawned, and 
afterwards bought from the trustee, 
depositary or pawnee for a valuable 
consideration.  
Three years. When the sale 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff. 
48-B.– To set aside sale of moveable 
property comprised in a Hindu, 
2
[Muslim] 
or Buddhist religious or charitable 
endowment made by a manager thereof 
for a valuable consideration.  
Three years. When the sale 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff.] 
49.– For other specific moveable 
property, or for compensation for 
wrongfully taking or injuring or wrongfully 
detaining the same.  
3
[Three years]. When the property is 
wrongfully taken or 
injured, or when the 
detainer’s p ossession 
becomes unlawful.  
50.– For the hire of animals, vehicles, 
boats or house-hold furniture.  
4
[Three years]. 
 
When the hire 
becomes payable. 
51.– For the balance of money advanced 
in payment of goods to be delivered.  
5
[Three years].
 
When the goods ought 
to be delivered. 
 52.– For the price of goods sold and 
delivered, where no fixed period of credit 
is agreed upon.  
6
[Three years].
 
The date of the 
delivery of the goods. 
 53.– For the price of goods sold and 
delivered to be paid for after the expiry of 
a fixed period of credit. 
 
7
[Three years].
 
When the period of 
credit expires. 
 
1
Inserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor General  on 20 February 
1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March1929, pp. 
7-8, s. 3. 
2
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Govern or General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
Substituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. 
5
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Act ibid. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Gov ernor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read wit h 
the First Schedule. 
7
Ibid. 
54.– For the price of goods sold  and 
delivered to be paid for by a bill of 
exchange, no such bill being given. 
 
1
[Three years].
 
When the period of 
the proposed bill 
elapses. 
55.– For the  price of trees or growing 
crops sold by the plaintiff to the 
defendant where no fixed period of cred it 
is agreed upon.  
2
[Three years]. The date of the sale. 
56.– For the price of work done by the 
plaintiff for the defendant at his requ est, 
where no time  has been fixed for 
payment.  
3
[Three years].
 
When the work is 
done. 
 57.– For money payable for money lent.  
4
[Three years]. When the loan is 
made. 
58.– Like suit when the lender has given 
a cheque for the money. 
5
[Three years]. When t he cheque is 
paid.  
 59.– For money lent under an 
agreement that it shall be payable on 
demand. 
6
[Three years]. When t he loan is 
made. 
 60.– For money deposited  under  an  
agreement that it shall be payable on 
demand, including money of a customer 
in the hands of his banker so payable. 
7
[Three years].
 
When the demand is 
made. 
 61.– For money payable to the plaintiff 
for money paid for the defendant. 
8
[Three years]. When the money is 
paid. 
62.– For money payable by the 
defendant to the plaintiff for mone y 
received by the defendant for the 
plaintiff’s use. 
 
9
[Three years].
 
When the money is 
received. 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid.    
3
Ibid.    
4
Ibid.    
5
Ibid.    
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
8
Substituted for the word “Di tto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the  Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
9
Ibid., for the words “Three years”. 
63.– For money payab le for interest 
upon money due from the defendant to 
the plaintiff. 
1
[Three years]. When the interest 
becomes due. 
 64.– For money payab le to the plaintif f 
for money found to be due from the 
defendant to the plaintiff on accounts 
stated between them.  
2
[Three years]. When the accounts 
are stated in writing 
signed by the 
defendant or his agent 
duly authorized in this 
behalf, unless where 
the debt is, by a 
simultaneous 
agreement in writing 
signed as aforesaid, 
made payable at a 
future time, and then 
when that time arrives. 
3
[64A.– Under Order XXXVII of the 
Code of Civil Procedure.
 
Three years.
 
When the debt 
becomes payable.] 
65.– For compen sation for breach of a 
promise to do anything at a specified 
time, or upon the happening of a 
specified contingency.  
4
[Three years]. When the time 
specified arrives or the 
contingency happens. 
66.– On a single bond, where a day is 
specified for payment. 
5
[Three years].
 
The day so specified. 
67.– On a single bond, where no such 
day is specified. 
6
[Three years]. The date of executing 
the bond. 
68.– On a bond subject to a condition.  
7
[Three years]. When the condition is 
broken. 
69.– On a bill of exchange  or promissory 
note payable at a fixed time after date.  
8
[Three years]. When the bill or note 
falls due. 
 
1
Ibid., for the word “Ditto”. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Inserted by the Civil Procedure and Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1961 (IX  of 1961), publish ed in the Gazette of 
Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 March 1961, pp. 700-701, s. 3. 
4
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
5
Ibid. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
8
Ibid. 
 70.– On a b ill of exchange payable at 
sight or after sight, but not at a fixed 
time.  
1
[Three years]. When the bill is 
presented. 
71.– On a bill of  exchange accepted  
payable at a particular place.  
2
[Three years]. When the bill is 
presented at that 
place. 
72.– On a bill of exchange or promissory 
note payable at a fixed time after sight or 
after demand.  
3
[Three years]. When the fixed time 
expires. 
73.– On a bill of exchange or promissory 
note payable on demand and not 
accompanied by any writing restraining 
or postponing the right to sue. 
4
[Three years].
 
The date of the bill or 
note. 
74.– On a promissory note or bond 
payable by instalments.  
5
[Three years]. The expir ation of the 
first term of payment 
as to the part then 
payable; and for the 
other parts, the 
expiration of the 
respective terms of 
payment.   
75.– On a promissory note or bond 
payable by instalments, which provides 
that, if default be ma de in payment of 
one or more instalments, the whole shall 
be due. 
6
[Three years]. When the default is 
made, unless wher e 
the payee or obligee 
waives the benefit of 
the provision, and 
then when fresh 
default is made in 
respect of which there 
is no such waiver.  
76.– On a pr omissory note given by the 
maker to a third person to be delivered to 
the payee after a certain event  should 
happen.  
7
[Three years]. The date of the 
delivery to the payee. 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Ibid. 
4
Ibid., for the words “Three years”. 
5
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing a nd Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gaze tte of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
77.– On a dishonoured foreign bill, 
where protest has been made and notice 
given.  
1
[Three years]. 
 
When the notice is 
given.  
78.– By the payee against the drawer of 
a bill of excha nge, which has been 
dishonoured by non-acceptance. 
2
[Three years]. The date of the refusal 
to accept. 
79.– By the acceptor of an 
accommodation-bill against the drawer. 
 
3
[Three years].
 
When the acceptor 
pays the amount of 
the bill.  
80.– Suit on a bill o f exchange, 
promissory note or bond not herein 
expressly provided for.  
4
[Three years]. When the bill, note or 
bond becomes 
payable. 
81.– By a surety agai nst the principal 
debtor.  
5
[Three years].
 
When the surety pays 
the creditor. 
82.– By a surety against a co-surety.  
6
[Three years]. When the surety pays 
anything in excess of 
his own share. 
83.– Upon any other contract to 
indemnify. 
7
[Three years].
 
When the plaintiff is 
actually damnified. 
84.– By an attorney or vakil for his costs 
of a suit or a part icular business, there 
being no express agreement as to the 
time when such costs are to be paid.  
8
[Three years]. The date of the 
termination of the suit 
or business, or (where 
the attorney or vakil 
properly discontinues 
the suit or business) 
the date of s uch 
discontinuance.  
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Ibid. 
4
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General  
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
5
Ibid. 
6
Substituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. 
7
Ibid., for the word “Ditto”. 
8
Ibid. 
85.– For the balance due on a mutual, 
open and current account, where there 
have been reciprocal demands between 
the parties.  
1
[Three years]. The close of the year 
in which the last item 
admitted or proved is 
entered in the 
account; such year to 
be computed as in the 
account. 
86.– 
2
[(a) On a policy of insurance when 
the sum insured is payable after proof of 
the death has been given to  or received 
by the insurers.  
(b) On a policy of insurance when the 
sum insured is payable after pro of 
of the loss has been given to or 
received by the insurers.] 
3
[Three years].
 4
[(a) The date of the 
death of the 
deceased. 
 
(b) The date  of the 
occurrence 
causing the loss.] 
87.– By the assured to recover premia 
paid under a policy voidable at the 
election of the insurers. 
5
[Three years]. When the insurers 
elect to avoid the 
policy. 
 
88.– Against a factor for an account. 
6
[Three years]. When the account i s, 
during the 
continuance of the 
agency, demanded 
and refused or, where 
no such demand is 
made, when the 
agency terminates.  
89.– By a principal against his agent 
for moveable property received by the 
latter and not accounted for.  
7
[Three years]. Ditto. 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Substituted by the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1941 (XIII of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 8 April 1941; 
and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab (Extraordinary), dated: 18 April 1941, pp. 107-130, s. 68. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published i n the Gazette of I ndia (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
Substituted by the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1941 (XIII of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 8 April 1941; 
and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab (Extraordinary), dated: 18 April 1941, pp. 107 -130, s. 68. It was earlier 
substituted by the Insurance Act, 1938 (IV of 1938); assented to by the Governor General on 26 February 1938; and, was 
published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 5 March 1938, pp. 27-102, s. 122 read with the First Schedule. 
5
Substituted for the word “Ditto” b y the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazet te of India (Extra ordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
90.– Other suits by principals against 
agents for neglect or misconduct.   
1
[Three years].
 
When the neglect or 
misconduct becomes 
known to the plaintiff. 
91.– To cancel or set aside an 
instrument not otherwise provided for.  
2
[Three years]. When the fact s 
entitling the plaintiff to 
have the instrument 
cancelled or set aside 
become known to him.  
92.– To declare the forgery of an 
instrument issued or registered. 
3
[Three years]. When the issue or 
registration becomes 
known to the plaintiff.  
93.– To decla re the forgery of an 
instrument attempted to be enforced 
against the plaintiff. 
4
[Three years].
 
The d ate of the 
attempt. 
94.– For property which the plaintiff 
has conveyed while insane. 
5
[Three years]. When the plaintiff is 
restored to s anity, and 
has kno wledge of the 
conveyance. 
95.– To set aside a decree obtained by 
fraud, or for other relief on the g round of 
fraud. 
6
[Three years]. When the fraud 
becomes known to the 
party wronged. 
96.– For relief on the ground of mistake. 
7
[Three years]. When the mist ake 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff. 
97.– For money paid upon an existing 
consideration which afterwards fails.  
8
[Three years]. The date of the failure. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and,  was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
2
Substituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. 
3
Ibid., for the word “Ditto”. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Ibid. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Ibid. 
8
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
98.– To make good out of the general 
estate of a deceased trustee the loss 
occasioned by a breach of trust.  
1
[Three years]. The date of the 
trustee’s death, or, if 
the loss has not then 
resulted, the d ate of 
the loss. 
99.–  For contribution by a party who 
has paid the whole or more than his 
share of the amount due under a joint 
decree, or by a sharer in  a joint estate 
who has paid the whole  or  more than 
his share of the amount of revenue due 
from himself and his co-sharers. 
2
[Three years].
 
The date of the 
payment in excess of 
the plaintiff’s own 
share. 
100.– By a co -trustee to enforce against 
the estate of a deceased trustee a claim 
for contribution.  
3
[Three years].
 
When the right to 
contribution accrues. 
101.– For a seaman’s wages. 
4
[Three years]. The end of the voyage 
during which the 
wages are earned. 
102.– For wages not otherwi se 
expressly provided for by this schedule.  
5
[Three years]. When the wages 
accrue due. 
103.– By a 
6
[Muslim] for exigi ble dower 
(mu’ajjal). 
7
[Three years]. When the dower is 
demanded and 
refused or (where, 
during the 
continuance of the 
marriage no such 
demand has been 
made) when the 
marriage is dissolved 
by death or divorce. 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid.    
3
Ibid., for the words “Three years”. 
4
Ibid., for the word “Ditto”. 
5
Ibid. 
6
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette  of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
104.– By a 
1
[Muslim] for deferred dower 
(mu’wajjal). 
2
[Three years]. When the marriage is 
dissolved by death or 
divorce. 
105.– By a mortgagor after the 
mortgage has been satisfied, t o recover 
surplus collections received by the 
mortgagee. 
3
[Three years].
 
When the mortgagor 
re-enters on the 
mortgaged property.  
106.– For an account and a share of the 
profits of a dissolved partnership. 
4
[Three years]. The date of the 
dissolution. 
107.– By the manager of a joint estate of 
an undivided family for contribution, in 
respect of a payment made by him on 
account of the estate.  
5
[Three years]. The date of the 
payment. 
108.– By a lessor for the value of trees 
cut down by his lessee contrary t o the 
terms of the lease.  
6
[Three years].
 
When the trees are cut 
down. 
109.– For the profits of immoveable 
property b elonging to the plaintiff which 
have been wrongfully received by the 
defendant. 
7
[Three years].
 
When the profits are 
received. 
110.– For arrears of rent. 
8
[Three years]. When the arrears 
become due. 
111.– By a vendor of immoveable 
property for personal p ayment of unpaid 
purchase-money. 
9
[Three years].
 
The time fixed for 
completing the sale, or 
(where the title is 
accepted after the 
time f ixed for 
completion) the date 
of the acceptance. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
2
Substituted for the word “Dit to” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
3
Ibid.    
4
Ibid.    
5
Ibid. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read wi th 
the First Schedule.    
7
Substituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. 
8
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Act ibid. 
9
Ibid.    
112.– For a call by a company 
registered under any Statute  or Act. 
1
[Three years].
 
When the call is 
payable. 
113.– For specific performance of a 
contract.  
2
[Three years]. The date fixed for the 
performance, or, if no 
such date is fixed, 
when the plaintiff has 
notice that 
performance is 
refused. 
114.– For the rescission of a contract. 
3
[Three years]. When the facts 
entitling the plaintiff to 
have the contract 
rescinded first become 
known to him. 
115.– For compensation for  the breach 
of any contract, express or implied, not in 
writing registered and not herein 
specially provided for.  
4
[Three years]. When the contract is 
broken, or (where 
there are successive 
breaches) when the 
breach in respect of 
which t he suit is 
instituted occurs, or 
(where the breach is 
continuing) when it 
ceases.  
Part VII.– 
Six years. 
116.– For co mpensation for the breach 
of a contract in writing registered. 
Six years. When the period of 
limitation would begin 
to run against a suit  
brought on a simi larly 
contract not 
registered.  
117.– Upon a foreign judgment as 
defined in the Code of Civil Proced ure, 
1908
5
.  
6
[Six years]. The date of the 
judgment. 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Ibid.    
4
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923);  assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, p p. 51-56, s. 2 rea d with 
the First Schedule.    
5
V of 1908.  
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Ame nding Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordin ary), dated: 10 Ma rch 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
118.– To obtain a declaration that an 
alleged adoption is invalid, or never, in 
fact, took place.  
1
[Six years].
 
When the alleged 
adoption becomes 
known to the plaintiff. 
119.– To obtain a declaration that an 
adoption is valid. 
2
[Six years].
 
When the rights of the 
adopted son, as such, 
are interfered with. 
120.– Suit for which no perio d of 
limitation is  provided elsewhere in this 
schedule. 
3
[Six years].
 
When the right to sue 
accrues. 
Part VIII.– 
Twelve years. 
121.– To avoid incumbrances or under -
tenures in an entire estate sold for 
arrears of Government revenue, or in a 
patni taluq or other saleable te nure sold 
for arrears of rent. 
Twelve years. When the sale 
becomes final and 
conclusive. 
122.– Upon a judgment obtained in 
4
[Pakistan] or a recognisance. 
5
[Twelve years]. The date of the 
judgment or 
recognisance.  
123.– For a legacy or for a share of a 
residue bequeathed by a testator, or for 
a distributive share of the property of an 
intestate.  
6
[Twelve years]. When the legacy or 
share becomes 
payable or deliverable. 
124.– For possession of an hereditary 
office. 
7
[Twelve years]. When the defendant 
takes possession of 
the office adversely to 
the plaintiff.  
Explanation.– An 
hereditary office is 
possessed when the 
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Ibid.     
3
Substituted for the word “ Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in t he Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule.    
4
Substituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 
1960 (XXI of 1960); ass ented to by the Pr esident on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. 
They were earlier substituted for the words  “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 
(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read 
with Article 4. 
5
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was pub lished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
6
Ibid. 
7
Substituted for the word “Twelve years” by the Act ibid. 
profits thereof are 
usually received, or (if 
there are no profits) 
when the duties 
thereof are usually 
performed. 
125.– Suit during the life o f a Hindu or 
1
[Muslim] female by a Hindu or 
2
[Muslim] 
who, if the female died at the date of 
instituting the suit, would be entitled to 
the possession of land, to have an 
alienation of such land made by the 
female declared to be void except for her 
life or until her re-marriage.  
3
[Twelve years]. The date of the 
alienation. 
126.– By a Hindu governed by t he law of 
the Mitakshara to set aside his father’s 
alienation of ancestral property.  
4
[Twelve years]. When the alienee 
takes possession of 
the property.  
127.– By a person excluded from joint 
family property, to enforce a right to 
share therein. 
5
[Twelve years].
 
When the exclusion 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff. 
128.– By a Hindu for arrears of 
maintenance.  
6
[Twelve years]. When the arre ars are 
payable. 
129.– By a Hindu for a declaration of his 
right to maintenance.  
7
[Twelve years].
 
When the right is 
denied. 
130.– For the resumption or assessment 
of rent-free-land.  
8
[Twelve years]. When the right to 
resume or assess the 
land first accrues.  
 
1
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
2
Ibid. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Ibid.     
6
Ibid.     
7
Ibid.     
8
Ibid. 
131.– To e stablish a periodically 
recurring right.  
1
[Twelve years]. When the plaintiff is 
first refused the 
enjoyment of the right. 
132.– To enforce payment of money 
charged upon immoveable property. 
2
[Explanation.– For the purposes of this 
article–  
(a) the allow ance and fees 
respectively called malikana and 
haqqs, and 
(b) the value of any agricultural or 
other produce the right to receive 
which is secured by a charge 
upon immoveable property, 
3
[and 
(c) advances secured by mortgage 
by deposit of title-deeds], shall be 
deemed to be money charged 
upon immoveable property.] 
4
[Twelve years].
 
When the money sued 
for becomes due. 
5
[133.– * * * *
 
* * *   ] 
134.– To recover possession of
 
immoveable property conveyed or 
bequeathed in trust or mortgaged a nd 
afterwards tran sferred by the trustee or 
mortgagee for a valuable consideration.
 
6
[Twelve years]. 
7
[When the transfe r 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff]. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule.     
2
Substituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented to by the Governor General on 18 February 
1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 4: it came into force on 1 
January 1928. 
3
Inserted by the Transfer of Property (Amendment) Supplementary Act, 1929 (XXI of 1929); assented to by the Governor 
General on 25 October 1 929; and, was published in the Punj ab Gazette, dated: 25.10.1929, pp. 136-153, s. 9: it came into 
force on 1 April 1929. 
4
Substituted for the words “twelve years” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Go vernor 
General on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 5 1-56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. 
5
Omitted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor  General on 20 Feb ruary 
1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. 
7-8, s. 3. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented t o by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
7
Substituted  for the words “the date of the transfer” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by 
the Governor General on 20 February 1929; and, was published in the Govern ment Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies 
(Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. 7-8, s. 3. 
1
[134-A.– To set aside a transfer of 
immoveable property comprised  in a 
Hindu,   
2
[Muslim] or Buddhist religious or 
charitable endowment, made by a 
manager thereof for a valuable 
consideration. 
Twelve years. When the tr ansfer 
becomes known to the 
plaintiff. 
134-B.– By the manager of a Hindu, 
3
[Muslim] or Buddhist religious or 
charitable endowment to rec over 
possession of  immoveable property 
comprised in the endowment which has 
been transferred by a previous manager 
for valuable consideration.
 
Twelve years. The death, resignation 
or removal of the 
transferor. 
134-C.– By the manager of a Hindu, 
4
[Muslim] or Buddhist religi ous or 
charitable endowment to  recover 
possession of moveable property 
comprised in the endowment whi ch has 
been sold by a previous manager for a 
valuable consideration.
 
Twelve years. The death, a 
resignation or removal 
of the seller.] 
135.–  Suit institu ted in a Court 
5
[other 
than a High Court] by a mortgagee for 
possession of immoveable property 
mortgaged. 
6
[Twelve years]. When the mortgagor’s 
right to possession 
determines.  
136.–  By a purchaser at a private sale 
for possession of im moveable property  
sold  when the  vendor  was out of 
possession at the date of the sale. 
7
[Twelve years].
 
When the ven dor is 
first entitled to 
possession. 
137.– Like suit by a purchaser at a sale 
in execution of a decree, when the 
judgment-debtor was out  of possession 
8
[Twelve years]. When the judgment -
debtor is first entitled 
to possession. 
 
1
Inserted by the Act ibid. 
2
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
3
Ibid. 
4
Ibid. 
5
Substituted for the wor ds “not established by Royal Charter” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 
1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 
June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” b y the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazet te of India (Extra ordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
7
Ibid.     
8
Ibid.     
at the date of the sale.   
138.– Like suit by a purchaser at a sale 
in execution of a decree, when the 
judgment-debtor was in possession at 
the date of the sale. 
1
[Twelve years].
 
The date when the 
sale becomes 
absolute. 
139.– By a landlord to recover 
possession from a tenant. 
2
[Twelve years]. When the tenancy is 
determined. 
140.– By a remainderman, a reversioner 
(other than a landlord) or a devisee, for 
possession of immoveable property.  
3
[Twelve years]. When his estate falls 
into possession. 
141.– Like suit by a Hindu or 
4
[Muslim] 
entitled to the possession of immoveable 
property on the death of a Hindu or 
5
[Muslim] female. 
6
[Twelve years].
 
When the female dies. 
142.– For possessi on of immoveable 
property when the  plaintiff, while in 
possession of the property, has been 
dispossessed or has discontinued the 
possession. 
7
[Twelve years].
 
The date of the 
dispossession or 
discontinuance. 
143.–  Like suit, when the pla intiff has 
become entitled by reason of any 
forfeiture or breach of condition.  
8
[Twelve years]. When the forfeiture is  
incurred or the 
condition is broken. 
9
[144.–*       *        *           * *           *           *  ] 
 
1
Ibid., for the words “Twelve years”. 
2
Ibid., for the word “Ditto”. 
3
Ibid.     
4
Substituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the 
Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. 
5
Ibid.  
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and A mending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
7
Ibid. 
8
Ibid. 
9
Omitted by the Limitation (A mendment) Act, 199 5 (II of 1995); assented to by the President on 12 October 1995; and, was 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 18 October 1995, pp. 939-940, s. 3. 
Part IX.–  
Thirty years. 
145.– Against a depositary or pawnee to 
recover moveable property deposited or 
pawned. 
Thirty years. The date of the 
deposit or pawn. 
146.–  Before a 
1
[High Court] in the 
exercise of its ordinary original civil 
jurisdiction by a mortgagee to recover 
from the mortgagor the poss ession of 
immoveable property mortgaged.   
2
[Thirty years]. When any part of the 
principal or interes t 
was last paid on 
account of the 
mortgage-debt.  
146A.– By or on behalf of any local 
authority for possession of any public 
street or r oad or any part th ereof from 
which  it  has  been  dis - possessed or of 
which it has discontinued the 
possession. 
3
[Thirty years].
 
The date of the 
dispossession or 
discontinuance. 
Part X.–  
Sixty years. 
147.– By a mortgagee for foreclosure or 
sale.  
Sixty years. When the money 
secured by the 
mortgage becomes 
due.  
 
1
Substituted for the words “Court established by Royal Charter” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 
1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 
June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. 
2
Substituted for the words “Thirty years” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923) ; assented to by the Governor 
General on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923  (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10  March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
148.– Against a mortgagee to redeem or 
to recover posses sion of immoveable 
property mortgaged. 
1
[Sixty years]. When the right to 
redeem or to recover 
possession accrues: 
Provided that all 
claims to redeem 
arising under 
instruments of 
mortgage of 
immoveable property 
situate in Lower 
Burma which had 
been executed  before 
the first day of May 
1863, shall be 
governed by the rules 
of limitation in force in 
that province 
immediately before the 
same day. 
149.– Any suit by or on behalf of 
2
[* * * * *  
* * * * * * * * * *]  
3
[the 
4
[Federal 
Government] or any Provincial 
Government] 
5
[except a suit before the 
6
[Supreme Court] in the exercise of its 
original jurisdiction]. 
7
[Sixty years]. When the period of 
limitation would b egin 
to run under this Act 
against a like suit by a 
private person.   
 
1
Ibid. 
2
Omitted the expression “the Secretary of State for India in Council, [the Secretary of State, the Crown Representative,]” by the 
Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O . No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223 -283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. The words in crotches “the Secretary of 
State, the Crown Representative,” and the rest of the words “the Central Go vernment or any Pr ovincial Government” were 
inserted by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), 
dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule.  
3
Inserted by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India 
(Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. 
4
Substituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal A daptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 Augu st 1975, pp. 435 -467, Article 2 read with the Table of 
General Adaptations. 
5
Inserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1937 (XIV  of 1937); assente d to by the Governor General on 13 March 
1937; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 20 March 1937, p. 28, s. 2. 
6
Substituted for the words “Federal Court” by the Central Laws (Adapt ation) Order, 1961 (P. O. N o. 1 of 1961); mad e by the 
Minister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Ord er, 1959 on 21 January 1961; and, 
was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102 -163, Article 2  read with the 
Schedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956.  
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and A mending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraord inary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
SECOND DIVISION :  APPEALS 
Description of appeal. Period of 
limitation. 
Time from which 
period begins to run. 
150.–  Under the Code of Criminal 
Procedure, 1898
1
, fro m a sentence of 
death passed by a Court of Session 
2
[or 
by a High Court in the exercise of its 
original Criminal Jurisdiction].   
Seven days.    The date of the 
sentence. 
3
[150A.–* * * * * * *   ] 
151.– From a decree or order of 
4
[a High 
Court] in the ex ercise of its orig inal 
jurisdiction.
 
Twenty days.  The date of the decree 
or order. 
152.– Under the Code of Civil 
Procedure, 1908
5
, to the Court of a 
District Judge. 
Thirty days. The date of the decree 
or order appealed 
from. 
153.– Under the same Code, t o a High 
Court fro m an order of a Subordinate 
Court refusing leave  to appeal to 
6
[the 
Supreme Court]. 
7
[Thirty days].
 
The date of the order. 
154.– Under the Code of Criminal 
Procedure, 1898
8
, to any Court other 
than a High Court.  
1
[Thirty years]. The dat e of the 
sentence or order 
appealed from. 
 
1
V of 1898. 
2
Added by the Criminal Procedur e Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943); assented to by the Governor General on 27 
November 1943; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), pp. 73-75, s. 8. 
3
Omitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II  of 1950), received the assent on Governor 
General on 13.1.1950, s. 2 and Schedule. It was inserted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923); assented to 
by the Governor General on 10 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Ext raordinary), dated: 24 March 1923, 
pp. 57-62, s. 42. 
4
Substituted for the words “[the High Court of East Bangal or the High Court at] Lah ore” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) 
Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; a nd, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it cam e into force on 14  October 1955. 
The words in crotches were earlier substituted for the words “any of the High Courts o f Judicature at Fort William, Madras, 
Bombay and” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), pu blished in the Gazette 
of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223 -283, Article 3 read with the Schedule . Substituted for the words 
“Lahore and Rangoon” , “and Lahore” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, publis hed in the 
Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. The words “Madras and 
Bombay or the Chief Court of the Punjab or the Chief Court of Lower Burma” were substituted for the words “Madras, B ombay, 
Lahore and Rangoon” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor General on 16 
March 1930; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated: 11 April 1930, pp. 143-144, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. 
5
V of 1908. 
6
Substituted for the words “His Majesty in Council” by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by 
the Minister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961 ; 
and, was publish ed in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102 -163, Article 2 read wit h the 
Schedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956. 
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 192 3); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), da ted: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
8
V of 1898.  
155.– Under the same Code, to a High 
Court, except in the cases provided for  
by article 150 and article 157. 
Sixty days.
 
Ditto. 
156.–  Under the Code of Civil 
Procedure,1908
2
, to a High Court, except 
in the cases  provided for by a rticle 151 
and article 153. 
Ninety days. The date of the decree 
or order appealed 
from. 
157.– Under the Code of Criminal 
Procedure, 1898
3
, from an order of 
acquittal. 
Six months. The date of the order 
appealed from.  
THIRD DIVISION: APPLICATIONS. 
Description of application. Period of 
limitation. 
Time from which 
period begins to run. 
4
[158.– Under the Arbitration Act, 
1940
5
, to set aside an award or to get an 
award remitted for reconsideration.  
Thirty days.  The date of service of 
the notice of filing o f 
the award.] 
159.– For leave to appear and defend a 
suit under the summary procedure 
referred to in section 128 (2)(f) 
6
[or under 
Order XXXVII] of the  
7
[Code of Civil 
Procedure, 1908
8
]. 
9
[Ten days].
 
When the summons is 
served. 
160.–  For an order under the same 
Code, to restore to the file an application 
for review rejected in consequence of the 
failure of the applicant to appear when 
the application was called on for hearing.  
Fifteen days. 
 
When the application 
for review is rejected. 
161.–  For a review of judgment  by  a 
1
[*] 
4
[Fifteen days]. The date of the decree 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Ame nding Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of  India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
2
V of 1908. 
3
V of 1898. 
4
Substituted by the A rbitration Act, 19 40 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 March 1940; and, was 
published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41-52, s. 49 read with the Fourth Schedule: it came 
into force on 1 July 1940. It was earlier amended by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1919 (XVIII of 1919); assented to by the 
Governor General on 17 September 1919; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 20 September 
1919, pp. 39-47, s. 2 read with the First Schedule.  
5
X of 1940. 
6
Inserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Gove rnor General on 23 
September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 3. 
7
Substituted for the wor ds “same Code” by the Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 
March 1940; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41 -52, s. 49 read with the 
Fourth Schedule: it came into force on 1 July 1940. 
8
V of 1908. 
9
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated : 10 March 1923, p p. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
Court of Small Causes 
2
[* * * * * * * * *] or 
by a Court invested with th e jurisdiction 
of a 
3
[*] Court of Small Causes when 
exercising that jurisdiction. 
or order. 
162.–  For a review of  judgment by 
5
[a 
High Court] in the exercise of its original 
jurisdiction. 
Twenty days.
 
Ditto. 
6
[162-A. Revision under section 115 of 
the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of 
1908) 
Ninety days. From the date of the 
decision sought to be 
revised.]  
163.–  By a plaintiff, for an  order  to  set  
aside a dismissal  for  default  of   
appearance   or   for f ailure to pay costs 
of  service of process or to furnish 
security for costs.
 
Thirty days. The date of the 
dismissal. 
 
1
The word “Provincial” was omitted by the Berar Laws Act , 1941 (IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 17 
March 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), da ted: 23 March 1941 , pp. 12-17, s. 2  read with the 
Third Schedule: it came into force on 1st    August 1941. 
4
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor Gener al 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
2
The expression “(other than a Presidency Small Cause Court)” was repealed  by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) 
Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951); assented to by the Governor-General on 10 May 1951; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 12 May 1951, pp. 340 -388, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. It was inserted by the Berar Laws Act, 
1941 (IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor Ge neral on 17 March 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India 
(Extraordinary), dated: 23 March 1941, pp. 12-17, s. 2  read with the Third Schedule: it came into force on 1st August 1941. 
3
The word “Provincial” was omitted by the Bera r Laws Act, 1941 ( IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 17 
March 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 23 March 1941, pp. 12 -17, s. 2  read with the 
Third Schedule: it came into force on 1st  August 1941. 
5
Substituted for the expression “any of the following Courts, namely, the [High Court of East Bengal, the Hi gh Court at Lahore] 
and the Chief Court of Sind” by the Central Laws (Statute  Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the 
President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 
read  with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. The words in crotches were earlier substituted for the  
expression “High Courts of Judicature at Fort William, Madras, Bombay, Lahore” and omission of the words “and Nagpur” by 
the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan  
(Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. The word “Rangoon”  was omitted by the 
Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 
1937, pp. 75 -344, Article 3 read with th e First Schedule. The words “Lahore and Rangoon” were substituted for the words 
“Lahore, Rangoon and Nagpur” by the Central Provinces Courts (Supplementary) Act, 1935 (VIII of 1935); assented to by the 
Governor General on 28 September 1935; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 5 October 1935, p. 
19, s. 2 read with the Schedule. The words “the following Courts,” were inserted and the words “Bombay, Lahore and Rangoon 
and the Chief Court of Sind” were substitute d for the words “a nd Bombay or the Chief Court of Sind or the Chief Court of the 
Punjab or the Chief Court of Lower Bur ma”  by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927); assented to by the 
Governor General on 4 April 1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 April 1927, pp. 19 -25, 
s. 2 read with the First Schedule. The words “or the  Chief Court of Sind” were inserted after the word “Bombay” by the Sind 
Courts (Supplementary) Act, 1926 (XXXIV of 1926); assented to by the Governor Gener al on 9 September 1924; and, was 
published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 1 October 19 26, pp. 192-193, s. 2 read with the Schedule: it came into 
force on the commencement of the Sind Courts Act, 1926 (Bombay VII of 1926).  
6
Inserted by the L imitation (Punjab Amendment) Act 2018 (VIII of 2018), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary) , 
dated: 20 March 2018, p. 6615, s. 2. It was earlier omitted by the Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1965 (XI of 1965); assented to  
by the President on 31 July 1965; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 3 August 1965, p. 693, 
s. 2. It was earlier inserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962), published in the Gazette of Pakistan 
(Extraordinary), dated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 5. 
164.–  By a defendant, for an order to set 
aside a decree passed ex parte. 
1
[Thirty days]. The date of the decree 
or where the 
summons was  not 
duly served, when the 
applicant has 
knowledge of the 
decree.  
165.– Under the Code of Civil 
Procedure, 1908
2
, by a person 
dispossessed of immoveable property, 
and disputing the right of  the decree -
holder or purchaser at a sale in 
execution of a decre e to be put into 
possession. 
3
[Thirty days].
 
The date of the 
dispossession. 
166.– Under the same Code to set aside 
a sale in execution o f a decree 
4
[including any such application by a 
Judgment debtor]. 
5
[Thirty days]. The date of the sale. 
167.– Complaining of resistance or 
obstruction to delivery of possession of 
immoveable property decreed or sold in 
execution of a decree. 
6
[Thirty days]. The date of th e 
resistance or 
obstruction.  
168.– For the readmission of an appeal 
dismissed for want of prosecution.  
7
[Thirty days]. 
 
The date of the 
dismissal. 
 
1
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 19 23 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
2
V of 1908. 
3
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repea ling and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India  (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
4
Added by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented to by the Governor General on 18 February 1927; 
and, was published in the Gazette of India (Ex traordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1 -2, s. 4: it came into force on 1 
January 1928. 
5
Substituted for the word “ Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in t he Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
6
Substituted for the words “ Thirty days” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor 
General on 5 March 1923; an d, was published i n the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. 
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Act ibid. 
169.– For the re -hearing of an appeal 
heard ex parte. 
1
[Thirty days]. The date of the decree 
in appeal or , where 
notice of the appeal 
was not duly served, 
when the applicant 
has knowledge of the 
decree. 
170.– For leave to appeal as a pauper. 
2
[Thirty days].
 
The date of the decree 
appealed from.  
171.– Under the Code of Civil 
Procedure, 190 8
3
, 
4
[by the legal  
representative of a deceased plaintiff or 
defendant for setting aside an order or 
judgment made or p ronounced in his 
absence]. 
Sixty days. 
5
[The date of the order 
or judgment]. 
172.–  Under the same Code by the 
assignee or the  receiver  of an insolvent 
plaintiff     or appellant for an order to set 
aside the dismissal of a suit or an 
appeal. 
6
[Sixty days]. The date of the order 
of dismissal. 
173.–  For a review of judgment except 
in the cases provided for by article 161 
and article 162. 
Ninety days. The date of the decree 
or order. 
174.–  For the issue of a notice under the 
same Code, to show cause why  any 
payment made out  of Court of any 
money payable under a decree or any 
adjustment of the decree should not be 
recorded as certified. 
7
[Ninety days].
 
When the payment or 
adjustment is made. 
175.–  For payment of the amount of a 
decree by instalments. 
Six months.  The date of the 
decree. 
 
1
Ibid.     
2
Ibid.   
3
V of 1908.  
4
Substituted for the words “for an order to se t aside an abateme nt” by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), 
published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 14 April 1972, pp. 526-583, s. 2 read with the Schedule.  
5
Ibid., for the words “the date of the abatement”. 
6
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
7
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor Gene ral 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
176.–  Under the same Code to have the 
legal representative of a deceased 
plaintiff or of a deceased appellant made 
a party. 
1
[Ninety days]. The date of the death 
of the deceased 
plaintiff or appellant. 
177.–  Under the same Code to have the 
legal representative of a deceased 
defendant or of a deceased respondent 
made a party. 
2
[Ninety days].
 
The date of  the death 
of the deceased 
defendant or 
respondent. 
3
[178.– Under the Arbitration Act, 1940
4
, 
for the filing in Court of an award. 
Ninety days.
 
The date of service of 
the notice of making of 
the award.] 
179.–  By a person desiring to appeal 
under the 
5
[Code of Civil Proce dure, 
1908
6
] to 
7
[the Supreme Court] for leave 
to appeal.  
8
[Ninety days]. The date of the decree 
appealed from. 
180.–  By a purchaser of immoveable 
property at a sale in execution of a 
decree for delivery of possession.   
Three years. 
 
When the sale 
becomes absolute. 
 
1
Substituted for the words “ninety days” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor 
General on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. It was earlier substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Indian Limitation and Code of Ci vil Procedure 
(Amendment) Act, 1920 (XXVI of 1920); assented to by the Governor General on 2 September 1920; and, was published in the 
Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 4 September 1920, p. 75, s. 2. 
2
Substituted for the words “Six months” by the Re pealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor 
General on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of In dia (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. 
3
Substituted by the Arbitratio n Act, 1940 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 March 1940; and, was 
published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41-52, s. 49 read with the Fourth Schedule: it came 
into force on 1 July 1940. 
4
X of 1940.  
5
Substituted for the words “same Code” by the Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 
March 1940; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41 -52, s. 49 read with the 
Fourth Schedule: it came into force on 1 July 1940. 
6
V of 1908.  
7
Substituted for the words “His Majesty in Council” by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by 
the Minister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961; 
and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1 961, pp.102-163, Article 2 read with the 
Schedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956. 
8
Substituted for the words “nin ety days” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor 
General on 5 March 1923; and, was published i n the Gazette of I ndia (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 
read with the First Schedule. It was earl ier substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Indian Limitation and Code of Civil Procedure 
(Amendment) Act, 1920 (XXVI of 1920); assented to by the Governor General on 2 September 1920; and, was published in the 
Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 4 September 1920, p. 75, s. 2. 
181.–  Applications for which no period of 
limitation is provided elsewhere in this 
schedule or by section 48 of the Code of 
Civil Procedure, 1908
1
. 
2
[Three years]. When the right to 
apply accrues. 
3
[182.– * * * *
 
* * *   ] 
183.–  To enfor ce a judgment, decree   
or   order   of   any 
4
[High 
5
[Six years].
 
When a present right   
to    enforce 
 
1
V of 1908. 
2
Substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented t o by the Governor General 
on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with 
the First Schedule. 
3
Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), published in the Gazette o f Pakistan (Extrao rdinary), dated: 14 
April 1972, pp. 526 -583, s. 2 read with the Schedule. It was earlier amended by t he Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 
(XLIII of 1962), assented to by the President on 5 June 1962; and was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extra ordinary), 
dated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 5. 
4
Substituted for the words “Court established by Ro yal Charter” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 
1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was pu blished in the Gaz ette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 
June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. 
5
Substituted for the words “Twelve years” by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), publ ished in the Gazet te of 
Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 14 April 1972, pp. 526-583, s. 2 read with the Schedule. 
Court] in the exercise of its ordinary 
original civil jurisdiction, or an order of 
1
[the Supreme Court]. 
 the judgment, decree 
or ord er accrues to 
some person capable 
of releasing the right: 
Provided that when the 
judgment, decree or 
order has been 
revived, or some part 
of the principal money 
secured thereby, or 
some interest on such 
money has been paid, 
or some 
acknowledgment of the 
right thereto has be en 
given in writing signed 
by the person liable to 
pay such principal or 
interest, or his agent, 
to t he person entitled 
thereto or his agent, 
the twelve years shall 
be computed from the 
date of such revivor, 
payment or 
acknowledgment or the 
latest of such revivors, 
payments or 
acknowledgments, as 
the case may be. 
2
[THE SECOND SCHEDULE.– 
Territories referred to in section 31.]  
 
3
[THE THIRD SCHEDULE.–  
Enactments Repealed.] 
 
 
 
 
 
1
Substituted for the words “His Majesty in Council” by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by 
the Minister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961; 
and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102 -163, Article 2 read with the 
Schedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956. 
2
Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor General on 16 March 1930; 
and, was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated: 11 April 1930, pp. 143-144, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. 
3
Repealed by the  Second Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (XVII of 1914); assented to by the Governor General on 16 
September 1914; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 19 September 1914, pp. 68 -72, s. 3 read 
with the Second Schedule.