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  "text": "THE LIMITATION ACT, 1908 \r\n(IX of 1908) \r\nCONTENTS \r\nPART I \r\nPreliminary \r\n1. Short title, extent and commencement. \r\n2. Definitions. \r\nPART II \r\nLimitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications \r\n3. Dismissal of suits, etc., instituted etc., after period of limitation. \r\n4. Where Court is closed when period expires. \r\n5. Extension of period in certain cases. \r\n 5A. [Repealed] \r\n6. Legal disability. \r\n7. Disability of one of several plaintiffs or applicants. \r\n8. Special exceptions. \r\n9. Continuous running of time. \r\n 10. Suits against express trustees and their representatives. \r\n 11. Suits on foreign contracts. \r\nPART III \r\nComputation of Period of Limitation \r\n 12. Exclusion of time in legal proceedings. \r\n 13. Exclusion of time of defendant’s absence from Pakistan and certain \r\nother territories. \r\n 14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in Court without jurisdiction. \r\n 15. Exclusion of time during which proceedings are suspended. \r\n 16. Exclusion of time during which proceedings to set aside execution -sale \r\nare pending. \r\n 17. Effect of death before right to sue accrues. \r\n 18. Effect of fraud. \r\n 19. Effect of acknowledgment in writing. \r\n 20. Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy. \r\nEffect of receipt of produce of mortgaged land. \r\n 21. Agent of person under disability. \r\nAcknowledgement or payment by one of several joint contractors, etc. \r\n 22. Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant. \r\n 23. Continuing breaches and wrongs. \r\n 24. Suit for compensation for act not actionable without special damage. \r\n 25. Computation of time mentioned in instruments. \r\nPART IV \r\nAcquisition of Ownership by Possession \r\n 26. Acquisition of right to easements. \r\n 27. Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient tenement. \r\n 28. [Omitted] \r\nPART V \r\nSavings and Repeals \r\n 29. Savings. \r\n 30. [Repealed] \r\n 31. [Repealed] \r\n 32. [Repealed] \r\nTHE FIRST SCHEDULE \r\nTHE SECOND SCHEDULE \r\n[Repealed] \r\nTHE THIRD SCHEDULE \r\n[Repealed] \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\nTEXT \r\n1\r\nTHE LIMITATION ACT, 1908  \r\n(IX of 1908) \r\n[7 August 1908] \r\n \r\nAn \r\nAct \r\nto Consolidate and amend the law for the Limitation of Suits, and for other purposes. \r\nWHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to the limitation \r\nof suits, appeals and cert ain applications to Courts; and whereas it is also expedient \r\nto provide rules for acquiring by possession the ownership of easements and othe r \r\nproperty; It is hereby enacted as follows:– \r\nPART I \r\nPreliminary \r\n1. Short title, extent and commencement .– (1) This Act may be called the \r\n2\r\n[*] \r\nLimitation Act, 1908. \r\n3\r\n[(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan.] \r\n (3) This section and section 31 shall come into  force at once. Th e rest of \r\nthis Act shall come into force on the first day of January, 1909. \r\n2. Definitions.– In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or \r\ncontext,– \r\n(1) “applicant” includes any person from or through whom an applicant  \r\nderives his right to apply: \r\n \r\n4\r\n[(2) “bill of exchange” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the \r\nNegotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), and includes a hundi \r\nand a cheque,] \r\n(3) “bond” includes any instrument whereby a person obliges himself to \r\npay money to another, on condition that the obligation shall be void if a \r\nspecified act is performed, or is not performed, as the case may be: \r\n(4) “defendant” includes any person from or through whom a defendant \r\nderives his liability to be sued: \r\n \r\n1\r\nThe Act was published in the Gazette of India (Ex traordinary), dated: 8 August 1908, pp. 175 -192. For Statement of Objects \r\nand Reasons, see Gazette of India, 1908, Part   V, p. 22; for Report of the Select Committee, see ibid., 1908, Part V, p. 223; \r\nand, for Proceedings in Council, see ibid., 1908, Part VI, pp. 2, 13, 37 and 145. \r\n2\r\nThe word “Indian” was omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 ( G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June \r\n1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the \r\nSecond Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955.  \r\n4\r\nSubstituted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (LXII of 1980), published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 24 December 1980, p. 556, s. 2. \r\n(5) “easement” includes a rig ht not arising from contract, by which one \r\nperson is entitled to remove and appropriate for his own profit any part \r\nof the soil belonging to another or anything growing in, or attached to, \r\nor subsisting upon, the land of another: \r\n(6) “foreign country” means any country other than \r\n1\r\n[Pakistan \r\n2\r\n[* * * * * *] ]: \r\n(7)  “good faith”: nothing shall be deemed  to be done in good faith which is \r\nnot done with due care and attention: \r\n(8)  “plaintiff” includes any person from or through whom a plaintiff  derives \r\nhis right to sue: \r\n \r\n3\r\n[(9) “promissory note” has the same meaning as in the Negotiable \r\nInstruments Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881);] \r\n(10) “suit” does not include an appeal or an application: and \r\n(11) “trustee” does not include a benamidar, a mortgagee rema ining in \r\npossession after the mortgage has been satisfied, or a wrong -doer in \r\npossession without title. \r\nPART II \r\nLimitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications \r\n3. Dismissal of suits, etc., instituted etc., after period of limitation .– Subject \r\nto the provisio ns contained in se ctions 4 to 25 (inclusive), every suit instituted, \r\nappeal preferred, and application made, after  the period of limitation prescribed \r\ntherefor by the first schedule shall be dismissed, although limitation has not been set \r\nup as a defence. \r\nExplanation.– A suit is instituted, in ordinary cases, when the plaint is presented to \r\nthe proper officer; in the case of a pauper, when his application for leave to sue as a \r\npauper is made; and, in the case of a claim against a company which is being wound \r\nup by the Court, when the claimant first sends in his claim to the official liquidator. \r\n4. Where Court is closed  when period expires .– Where the period of \r\nlimitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application expires on a day when the \r\nCourt is closed , the suit, appeal  or application may be instituted, preferred or made \r\non the day that the Court re-opens. \r\n5. Extension of period in certain cases .– Any appeal or application for \r\n4\r\n[a \r\nrevision or] a review of judgment or for leave to appeal or any other app lication to \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with Article 4. \r\n2\r\nThe expression “, but includes an Acceding S tate” was omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, \r\n1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gaze tte of Pakistan (Extraordinary) dated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345 -475, s. 3 read with the \r\nSecond Schedule. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted by the Limitation (Amen dment) Ordinance, 1980 (LXII of 1980), published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 24 December 1980, p. 556, s. 2. \r\n4\r\nInserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary ), \r\ndated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 2. \r\nwhich this section may be made applicable \r\n1\r\n[by or under any enactment] for the time \r\nbeing in force may  be admitted after the period of limitation prescribed therefor, \r\nwhen the appellant or applicant satisfies the Court that he had sufficient ca use for \r\nnot preferring the appeal or making the application within such period. \r\nExplanation.– The fact that the ap pellant or applicant was misled by any order, \r\npractice or judgment of the High Court in ascertaining or computing the prescribed \r\nperiod of limitation may be sufficient cause within the meaning of this section. \r\n2\r\n[5A.– * * * * * * * * *   ] \r\n6. Legal disabili ty.– (1) Where a person entitled to institute a suit \r\n3\r\n[or \r\nproceeding] or make an application for the execution of a decree is, at the time fro m \r\nwhich the period  of limitation is to be reckoned, a minor, or insane, or an idiot, he \r\nmay institute the suit \r\n4\r\n[or proceeding] or make the application within the same period \r\nafter the disability has ceased, as would otherwise have been allowed from the ti me \r\nprescribed therefor in the third column of the first schedule \r\n5\r\n[or in section 48 of the \r\nCode of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908)]. \r\n (2) Where such person is, at the time from which the period of limitation is \r\nto be reckoned, affected by two such di sabilities, or whe re, before his disability has \r\nceased, he is affected by another disability, he may institute the  suit or make the \r\napplication within the same period, after both disabilities have ceased, as would \r\notherwise have been allowed from the time so prescribed. \r\n(3) Where the disability continues up to the death of such person, his legal \r\nrepresentative may ins titute the suit or make the application within the same period \r\nafter the death as would otherwise have been allowed from the time so prescribed. \r\n (4) Where such representative is at the date of the death affected by any \r\nsuch disability, the rules contained in sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply. \r\nIllustrations \r\n(a) The right to sue for the hire of a boat accrues to A during his minority. \r\nHe attains majority four years after such accruer. He may institute his suit at any time \r\nwithin three years from the date of his attaining majority. \r\n(b) A right to sue accrues to Z during his minority. After the accruer, but \r\nwhile Z is still a minor, he becomes in sane. Time runs against Z from the date when \r\nhis insanity and minority cease. \r\n(c) A right to sue accrues to X duri ng his minority. X dies before attaining \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “by any enactment or rule” by the Indian Limitatio n (Amendment) Act, 1922 (X of 1922); assented to \r\nby the Governor General on 5 March 1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Ext raordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, \r\np. 99, s. 2. \r\n2\r\nIt was temporarily inserted for a period of three months by the Negoti able Instruments Act (Temporary Amendment) \r\nOrdinance, 1948 (IV of 1948),  published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 13  February 1948, p. 51, s. 3 read \r\nwith s. 1: thereafter, it was further extended for the same period by the Notification  No. D. 2702 -F/48, dated 11 th May, 1948, \r\nissued by the Ministry of Finance, published in the Gazette of Pakistan, 1948, Part I, p. 258. \r\n3\r\nInserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordi nary), \r\ndated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 3. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nAdded ibid.  \r\nmajority, and is succeeded by Y, his minor son. Time runs against Y from the date of \r\nhis attaining majority. \r\n7. Disability of one of several plaintiffs or applicants .– Where one of several \r\npersons jointly entitled t o institute a suit \r\n1\r\n[or proceeding] or make an application for \r\nthe execution of a decree is under any such disability, and a discharge can be given \r\nwithout the concurrence of such person, time will run against them all: but, where no \r\nsuch discharge can be given, time will not run as against any of them until one of \r\nthem becomes capable of giving such discharge without the concurrence of the \r\nothers or until the disability has ceased. \r\nIllustrations \r\n(a) A incurs a debt to a firm of which B, C and D are partner s. B is insane, \r\nand C is a minor. D can give a discharge of the debt without the concurrence of B \r\nand C. Time runs against B, C and D.  \r\n(b) A incurs a debt to a firm of which E, F and G are partners. E and F are \r\ninsane, and G is a minor. Time will not run against any of them until either E or F \r\nbecomes sane, or G attains majority. \r\n8. Special exceptions.–  Nothing in section 6 or in section 7 app lies to suits to \r\nenforce rights of pre -emption, or shall be deemed to extend, for more than three \r\nyears from the cessation of the disability or the death of the person affected thereby, \r\nthe period within which any suit must be instituted or application made. \r\nIllustrations \r\n(a) A, to whom a right to sue for a legacy has accrued during his minority, \r\nattains majority eleven years after such accruer. A has, under the ordinary law, only \r\none year remaining within which to sue. But under section 6 and this section an \r\nextension of two years will be allowed him, making in all a period of three years from \r\nthe date of his attaining majority, within which he may bring his suit. \r\n(b) A right to sue for an hereditary office accrues to A who at the time is \r\ninsane. Six years after the accruer A recovers his reason. A has six years, under the \r\nordinary law, from the date when his insanity ceased within which to institute a suit. \r\nNo extension of time will be given him under section 6 read with this section. \r\n(c) A right to sue as landlord to recover possession from a tenant accrues \r\nto A, who is an idiot. A dies three years after the accruer, his idiocy continuing up to \r\nthe date of his death. A’s representative in interest has, under the ordinary law, nine \r\nyears from the date of A’s  death within which to bring a suit. Section 6 read with this \r\nsection does not extend that time, except where the representative is himself under \r\ndisability when the representation devolves upon him. \r\n9. Continuous running of time .– Where once time has begu n to run, no \r\nsubsequent disability or inability to sue stops it: \r\n Provided that, where letters of administration t o the estate of a creditor have \r\nbeen granted to his debtor, the running of the time prescribed for a suit to recover \r\nthe debt shall be suspended while the administration continues. \r\n \r\n1\r\nInserted by the Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (XLIII of 1962 ), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), \r\ndated: 7 June 1962, pp. 919-920, s. 4. \r\n10. Suits against express trustees and their representatives .– \r\nNotwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, no suit against a person in whom \r\nproperty has become vested in trust for any specific purpose, or against  his legal \r\nrepresentatives or assigns (not being assigns for valuable consideration), for the \r\npurpose of following  in his or their hands such property, or the proceeds thereof, or \r\nfor an account of such property or proceeds, shall be barred by any length of time. \r\n1\r\n[For the purposes of this section any property comprised in a Hindu, \r\n2\r\n[Muslim] or \r\nBuddhist religious or charitable endowment shall be deemed to be property vested in \r\ntrust for a specific purpose, and the manager of any such property shall be deeme d \r\nto be the trustee thereof.] \r\n11. Suits on foreign contracts .– (1) Suits instituted in \r\n3\r\n[Pakistan] on contracts \r\nentered into in a foreign country are subject to the rules of limitation contained in this \r\nAct. \r\n(2) No foreign rule of limitation shall be a def ence to a suit instituted in \r\n4\r\n[Pakistan] \r\non a contract entered into in a foreign country, unless the rule has exti nguished the \r\ncontract and the parties were domiciled in such country during the period prescribed \r\nby such rule. \r\nPART III \r\nComputation of Period of Limitation \r\n12. Exclusion of time in legal proceedings .– (1) In computing the period of \r\nlimitation prescribed f or any suit, appeal or application, the day from which such \r\nperiod is to be reckoned shall be excluded. \r\n(2) In computing the period of limitat ion prescribed for  an appeal, an \r\napplication for leave to appeal and an application for a review of judgment, the day \r\non which the judgment complained of was pronounced, and the time requisite for \r\nobtaining a copy of the decree, sentence or order appealed from or sought to be \r\nreviewed, shall be excluded. \r\n(3) Where a decree is appealed from or sought to be reviewed, th e time \r\nrequisite for obtaining a copy of the judgment on which it is founded shall also be \r\nexcluded. \r\n(4) In computing the period of limitation  prescribed for an application to set \r\naside an award, the time requisite for obtaining a copy of the award shall b e \r\nexcluded. \r\n \r\n1\r\nInserted by the Indian  Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor General on 20 February \r\n1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. \r\n7-8, s. 2. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the words “th e Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, \r\n1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the Pre sident on 7 June 1 960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. It \r\nwas earlier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 \r\nof 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with Article 4. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n1\r\n[(5) For the purposes of sub -sections (2), (3) and (4), the time requisite for \r\nobtaining a copy of the decree, sentence, order, j udgment or award shall be deemed \r\nto be the time intervening between the day on which an application for the copy i s \r\nmade and the day actually intimated to the applicant to be the day on which the copy \r\nwill be ready for delivery.]  \r\n13. Exclusion of time of defendant’s absenc e from \r\n2\r\n[Pakistan] and certain \r\nother territories.– In computing the period of limitation prescri bed for any suit the \r\ntime during which the defendant has been absent from \r\n3\r\n[Pakistan] and from the \r\nterritories beyond \r\n4\r\n[Pakistan] under the ad ministration of \r\n5\r\n[the \r\n6\r\n[Federal Government] \r\n7\r\n[* * * * ] ]shall be excluded. \r\n14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in Court without jurisdiction.– \r\n(1) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit, the time during which \r\nthe plaintiff has been prosecuting with due diligence another civil proceeding whether \r\nin a Court of first instance or in a Cou rt of appeal, against the defendant, shall be \r\nexcluded, where the proceeding is founded upon the same cause of action and is \r\nprosecuted in good faith in a Court  which, from defect of jurisdiction, or other cause \r\nof a like nature, is unable to entertain it. \r\n(2) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any application, the \r\ntime during which the applicant has been prosecuting with due d iligence another civil \r\nproceeding, whether in a Court of first instance or in a Court of appeal, against the \r\nsame party for the same relief shall be excluded, where such proceeding is \r\nprosecuted in good faith in a Court which, from defect of jurisdiction, or other cause \r\nof a like nature, is unable to entertain it. \r\nExplanation I.– In excluding the time during which a f ormer suit or application was \r\npending, the day on which that suit or application was instituted or made, and the \r\nday on which the proceedings therein ended, shall both be counted. \r\nExplanation II.– For the purposes of this section, a plaintiff or an applica nt resisting \r\nan appeal shall be deemed to be prosecuting a proceeding. \r\n \r\n1\r\nAdded by the Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1991 (X III of 1991); asse nted to by the President on 4 July 1991; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 July 1991, p. 323, s. 2. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (St atute Reform) Ordinance, \r\n1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gaz ette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1 955. \r\nThey were ear lier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order , 1949 \r\n(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read \r\nwith the Article 4. \r\n3\r\nIbid. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the words “the Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of I ndian Laws) Order, 1937, published in \r\nthe Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 o f 1975), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435 -467, Article 2 read with the Table of \r\nGeneral Adaptations. \r\n7\r\nThe words “or the Crown Representative” were omitted by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. \r\nNo. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the \r\nSchedule. \r\nExplanation III.– For the purposes of this section, misjoinder of parti es or of causes \r\nof action shall be deemed to be a cause of a like nature with defect of jurisdiction. \r\n15. Exclusion of time during which proceedings are suspended .– (1) In \r\ncomputing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit or application for the \r\nexecution of a decre e, the institution or execution of which has been stayed by \r\ninjunction or order, the time of the  continuance of the injunction or order, the day on \r\nwhich it was issued or made, and the day on which it was withdrawn, shall be \r\nexcluded. \r\n(2) In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit of which \r\nnotice has been given in accordance with t he requirements of any enactment for the \r\ntime being in force, the period of such notice shall be excluded. \r\n16. Exclusion of time during which proceedings to set aside execution-sale \r\nare pending .– In computing the period of limitation prescribed for a suit for \r\npossession by a purchaser at a sale in execution of a decree, the time during which \r\na proceeding to set aside the sale has been prosecuted shall be excluded. \r\n17. Effect of death before right to sue accrues .– (1) Where a person who \r\nwould, if he were liv ing, have a right to institute a suit or make an application, dies \r\nbefore the right accrues, the period of limitation shall be computed from t he time \r\nwhen there is a legal representative of the deceased capable of instituting or making \r\nsuch suit or application. \r\n (2) Where a person against whom, if he were living, a right to institute a \r\nsuit or make an application would have accrued dies before t he right accrues, the \r\nperiod of limitation shall be computed from the time when there is a legal \r\nrepresentative of the deceased against whom the plaintiff may institute or make such \r\nsuit or application. \r\n (3) Nothing in sub -sections (1) and (2) applies to s uits to enforce ri ghts of \r\npre-emption or to suits for the possession of immoveable property or of an hereditary \r\noffice. \r\n18. Effect of fraud.– Where any person having a right to institute a suit or make \r\nan application has, by means of fraud, been kept from the knowledge of such right or \r\nof the title on which it is founded,  \r\nor where any document necessary to establish such right has been \r\nfraudulently concealed from him, \r\nthe time limited for instituting a suit or making an application– \r\n(a) against the person guilty of the fraud or accessory thereto, or \r\n(b) against any person claiming through him otherwise than in good fa ith \r\nand for a valuable consideration,  \r\n shall be computed from the time when the fraud first became known to the \r\nperson injuriously affected thereby, or, in the case of the concealed document, when \r\nhe first had the means of producing it or compelling its production. \r\n19. Effect of acknowledgment in writing .– (1) Where, before the expiration of \r\nthe period prescribed for a suit or application in re spect of any prope rty or right an \r\nacknowledgment of liability in respect of such property or right has been made i n \r\nwriting signed by the party against whom such property or right is claimed, or by \r\nsome person through whom he derives title or liability, a fresh period of li mitation \r\nshall be computed from the time when the acknowledgment was so signed. \r\n (2) Where the w riting containing the acknowledgment is undated, oral \r\nevidence may be given of the time when it was signed; but, subject to the provisions \r\nof the Indian Evidence Act, 1872\r\n1\r\n, oral evidence of its contents shall not be received. \r\nExplanation I .– For the purpo ses of this section an acknowledgment may be \r\nsufficient though it omits to specify the exact nature of the property or right, or avers \r\nthat the time for payment , delivery, performance or enjoyment has not yet come, or \r\nis accompanied by a refusal to pay, de liver, perform or permit to enjoy, or is coupled \r\nwith a claim to a set-off, or is addressed to a person other than the person entitled to \r\nthe property or right. \r\nExplanation II .– For the purposes of this section, “signed” means signed either \r\npersonally or by an agent duly authorized in this behalf. \r\nExplanation III.– For the purposes of this section an application for the execution of \r\na decree or order is an application in respect of a right. \r\n20. \r\n2\r\n[Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy .– (1) \r\nWhere payment on account of a debt or of interest on a legacy is made before the \r\nexpiration of the prescribed period by the person liab le to pay the debt  or legacy, or \r\nby his duly authorised agent, a fresh period of limitation shall be computed from  the \r\ntime when the payment was made.] \r\n 3\r\n[Provided that \r\n4\r\n[* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *] an  acknowledgment of the \r\npayment appears in the handwriting of, or in a writing signed by, the person making \r\nthe payment.] \r\n (2) Effect of receipt of produce of mortgaged land.– Where mortgaged \r\nland is in the possession of the mortgagee the receipt of the rent or produce of such \r\nland shall be deemed to be a payment for the purpose of sub-section (1). \r\nExplanation.– Debt includes money payable under a decree or order of Court. \r\n21. Agent of person under disability .– (1) The expression “agent duly \r\nauthorized in this behalf,” in sections 19 and 20, shall,  in the case of a person under \r\ndisability, include his lawful guardian, committee or manager, or an agent duly \r\nauthorized by such guardian, committee or manager to sign the acknowledgment or \r\nmake the payment. \r\n \r\n1\r\nI of 1872. Now the Qanoon-e-Shahdat Order, 1984. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1942 (XVI of 1942); assented to by the Governor General on 30 March \r\n1942; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 4 April 1942, p. 29, s. 2. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented  to by the Governor General on 18 February \r\n1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 2: it came into force on 1 \r\nJanuary 1928. \r\n4\r\nThe expression “, save in the case of a payment of interest made bef ore the 1st day of January, 1928,” was omitted by the \r\nFederal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary) \r\ndated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345-475, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. \r\n(2) Acknowledgement or payment by one of severa l joint contractors, \r\netc.– Nothing in the said sections renders one of several joint contractors, partners, \r\nexecutors or mortgagees chargeable by reason only of a written acknowledgment \r\nsigned or of a payment made by, or by the agent of, any other or others of them. \r\n \r\n1\r\n[(3) for the purposes of the said sections– \r\n(a) an acknowledgment signed, or a payment made, in respe ct of any \r\nliability, by, or by the duly authorised agent of, any widow or other \r\nlimited owner of property who is governed by the Hindu law, sha ll be a \r\nvalid acknowledgment or payment, as the case may be, as against a \r\nreversioner succeeding to such liability; and \r\n(b) where a liability has been incurred by, or on behalf of, a Hindu \r\nundivided family as such, an acknowledgment or payment made by, or \r\nby the duly author ised agent of, the manager of the family for the time \r\nbeing shall be deemed to have been made o n behalf of the whole \r\nfamily.] \r\n22. Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant .– (1) Where, \r\nafter the institution of a suit a n ew plaintiff or de fendant is substituted or added, the \r\nsuit shall, as regards him, be deemed to have been institu ted when he was so made \r\na party. \r\n(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall apply to a case where a party is added \r\nor substituted owing to an assignm ent or devolution of any interest during the \r\npendency of a suit or where a plaintiff is made a defendant or a def endant is made a \r\nplaintiff. \r\n23. Continuing breaches and wrongs .– In the case of a continuing breach of \r\ncontract and in the case of a continuing  wrong independent  of contract, a fresh \r\nperiod of limitation begins to run at every moment of the time during whi ch the \r\nbreach or the wrong, as the case may be, continues. \r\n24. Suit for compensation for act not actionable without special damage .– In \r\nthe case of a suit for co mpensation for an act which does not give rise to a cause of \r\naction unless some specific injury  actually results therefrom, the period of limitation \r\nshall be computed from the time when the injury results. \r\nIllustration \r\n A owns the surface of a field. B owns the subsoil. B digs coal thereout without \r\ncausing any immediate apparent injury to the surfac e, but at last the surface \r\nsubsides. The period of limitation in the case of a suit by A against B runs from the \r\ntime of the subsidence. \r\n25. Computation of time mentioned in instruments .– All instruments shall, for \r\nthe purposes of this Act, be deemed to be  made with reference to the Gregorian \r\ncalendar. \r\n \r\n1\r\nInserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented to by the Governor General on 18 February \r\n1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 3: it came into force on 1 \r\nJanuary 1928. \r\nIllustrations \r\n(a) A Hindu makes a promissory note bearing a Native date only, and \r\npayable four months after date.  The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the \r\nnote runs from the expiration of four mon ths after date computed according to the \r\nGregorian calendar. \r\n(b) A Hindu makes a bond, bearing a Native date only, for the repayment \r\nof money w ithin one year. Th e period of limitation applicable to a suit on the bond \r\nruns from the expiration of one year af ter date computed according to the Gregorian \r\ncalendar. \r\nPART IV \r\nAcquisition of Ownership by Possession \r\n26. Acquisition of right to easements .– (1) Where the acces s and use of light \r\nor air to and for any building have been peaceably enjoyed therewith as an \r\neasement, and as of right, without interruption, and for twenty years,  \r\n and where any way or watercourse, or the use of any water, or any other  \r\neasement (whether affirmative or negative) has been peaceably and openly enjoyed \r\nby any person claiming title th ereto as an easement and as of right without \r\ninterruption, and for twenty years, \r\nthe right to such access and use of light or air, way, waterco urse, use of water, or \r\nother easement shall be absolute and indefeasible. \r\n Each of the said periods of twenty yea rs shall be taken to be a period ending \r\nwithin two years next before the institution of the suit wherein the claim to which such \r\nperiod relates is contested. \r\n (2) Where the property over which a right is claimed under sub -section (1) \r\nbelongs to \r\n1\r\n[the \r\n2\r\n[Government] ], that sub -section shall be read as if for the words \r\n“twenty years” the words “sixty years” were substituted. \r\nExplanation.– Nothing is an interruption within the meaning of this section unless, \r\nwhere there is an actual discontinuance of the possession or enjoyment by reason of \r\nan obstruction by the act of some person other than the claimant, and unless such \r\nobstruction is submitted to or acquiesced in for one year after the claimant has notice \r\nthereof and of the person making or authorizing the same to be made. \r\nIllustrations \r\n(a) A suit is brought in 1911 for obstructing a right of way. The defendant \r\nadmits the obstruction, but denies the  right of way. The  plaintiff proves that the right \r\nwas peaceably and openly enjoyed by him, claiming title thereto as an easement and \r\nas of right, without interruption from 1 st January 1890 to 1 st January 1910. The \r\nplaintiff is entitled to judgment. \r\n(b) In a like suit the plaintiff shows that the right was peaceably and openly \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Government” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the \r\nGazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the wo rd “Crown” by the Central Laws (Adap tation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by the Minister \r\nexercising the functions of President  under Article 2 o f the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102-163, Article 2 read with the Table: it came \r\ninto force on 23 March 1956. \r\nenjoyed by him for twenty years. The def endant proves that the plaintiff, on one \r\noccasion during the twenty years, had asked his leave to enjoy the right. The suit \r\nshall be dismissed.  \r\n27. Exclusion in favour of reversioner of servient tenement .–Where any land \r\nor water upon, over or from which a ny easement has been enjoyed or derived has \r\nbeen held under or by virtue of any interest for life or any term of years exceeding \r\nthree years fr om the granting th ereof, the time of the enjoyment of such easement \r\nduring the continuance of such interest or te rm shall be excluded in the computation \r\nof the period of twenty years in case the claim is, within three years next after the \r\ndetermination of such interest or t erm, resisted by the person entitled, on such \r\ndetermination, to the said land or water. \r\nIllustration \r\n A sues for a declaration that he is entitled to a right of way over B’s land. A \r\nproves that he has enjoyed the right for twenty -five years; but B shows t hat during \r\nten of these years C, a Hindu widow, had a life interest in the land, that on C’s dea th \r\nB became entitled to the land, and that within two years after C’s death he contested \r\nA’s claim to the right. The suit must be dismissed, a s A, with referenc e to the \r\nprovisions of this section, has only proved enjoyment for fifteen years. \r\n \r\n1\r\n[28. Extinguishment of right to property.– * * * *   ] \r\nPART V \r\nSavings and Repeals \r\n29. Savings.– 2\r\n[(1) Nothing in this Act shall affect section 25 of the Indian Contract \r\nAct, 1872\r\n3\r\n. \r\n(2) Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit, appeal or \r\napplication a per iod of limitation different from the period prescribed therefor by the \r\nfirst schedule, the provisions of section 3 shall apply, as if such per iod were \r\nprescribed therefor in that schedule, and for the purpose of determining any period of \r\nlimitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application by any special or local law– \r\n(a) the provisions contained in section 4, sections 9 to 18, and section 22 \r\nshall apply onl y in so far as and to the extent to which, they are not \r\nexpressly excluded by such special or local law; and \r\n(b) the remaining provisions of this Act shall not apply.] \r\n4\r\n[(3)] Nothing in this Act shall apply to suits under the Indian Divorce Act\r\n5\r\n. \r\n \r\n1\r\nOmitted by th e Limitation (Amen dment) Act, 1995 (II of 1995); assented to by the President on 12 October 1995; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 18 October 1995, pp. 939-940, s. 2. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Ac t, 1922 (X of 1922 ); assented to by the Governor General on 5 March \r\n1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, p. 99, s. 3. \r\n3\r\nIX of 1872. Now the Contract Act, 1872 because the word “Indian” deemed to be omitted by omission of the said word in the \r\n“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), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. \r\n4\r\nRenumbered by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1922 (X of 1922); assented to by the  Governor General on 5 March \r\n1922; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 11 March 1922, p. 99, s. 2. \r\n5\r\nIV of 1869. \r\n1\r\n[(4)] Sections 26 and 27 and the definition of “easement” in section 2 shall \r\nnot apply to cases arising in territories to which the Indian Easements Act, 1882\r\n2\r\n, \r\nmay for the time being extend. \r\n3\r\n[30. Provision for suits for which the period pres cribed is shorter than that \r\nprescribed by the Indian Limitation Act, 1877.– * * *   ] \r\n4\r\n[31. Provision for suits by ce rtain mortgagees in territories mentioned in the \r\nsecond schedule.–* * * * * * *   ] \r\n5\r\n[32. Repeals.– * * * * * * * *   ] \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nV of 1882.  \r\n3\r\nRepealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor  General on 16 March 1930; \r\nand, was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated: 11 April 1930, pp. 143-144, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nRepealed by the Second Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (XVII of 1914); assented to by the Governor General on 16 \r\nSeptember 1914; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 19 September 1914, pp. 68 -72, s. 3 read \r\nwith the Second Schedule. \r\nTHE FIRST SCHEDULE \r\n(See section 3.) \r\nFirst Division: Suits. \r\nDescription of suit. Period of \r\nlimitation. \r\nTime from which \r\nperiod begins to run. \r\nPart I.–  \r\nThirty days. \r\n1.– To contest an award of the Board \r\nof Revenue under the Waste Lands \r\n(Claims) Act, 1863\r\n1\r\n. \r\nThirty days. When notice of the \r\naward is delivered to \r\nthe plaintiff.  \r\nPart II.–  \r\nNinety days. \r\n2.– For compensation fo r doing or for \r\nomitting to do an act alleged to be in \r\npursuance of any enactment in force for \r\nthe time being in \r\n2\r\n[Pakistan]. \r\nNinety days. When the act or \r\nomission takes place. \r\nPart III.–  \r\nSix months. \r\n3.– Under the Specific Relief Act, \r\n1877\r\n3\r\n, section 9, t o recover possession \r\nof immoveable property.  \r\nSix months. When the \r\ndispossession occurs. \r\n4\r\n[4.– * * * * * * * *   ] \r\n5\r\n[Part IV.– \r\nOne year.] \r\n \r\n1\r\nXXIII of 1863.  \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, \r\n1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazet te of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force  on 14 October 1955. \r\nThey were earlier substituted for the words “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 \r\n(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read \r\nwith the Schedule. \r\n3\r\nI of 1877.  \r\n4\r\nRepealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1937 (XX of 1937); assented to by the Governor  General on 14 Apr il 1937; \r\nand, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 17 April 1937, pp. 40-44, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. \r\n5\r\nInserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Governor General on 23 \r\nSeptember 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 2. \r\n5.– Under the summary procedure \r\nreferred to in section 128 (2) (f) of the \r\nCode of Civil Procedure, 1908\r\n1\r\n \r\n2\r\n[where \r\nthe provision of such summary \r\nprocedure does not exclude the ordinary \r\nprocedure in such suits \r\n3\r\n[* * * * * * * *]. \r\n4\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the deb t or \r\nliquidated demand \r\nbecomes payable or \r\nwhen the property \r\nbecomes recoverable.  \r\n \r\n \r\n5\r\n[*  *   *   *] \r\n6.– Upon a Statute,  Act, Regulation or \r\nBye-law, for a penalty or forfeiture. \r\nOne year.\r\n \r\nWhen the penalty or \r\nforfeiture is incurred. \r\n7.– For the wages of a h ousehold \r\nservant, artisan or labourer \r\n6\r\n[* * * * * * * * \r\n*]. \r\n7\r\n[One year]. When the wages \r\naccrue due. \r\n8.– For the price of food or drink sold by \r\nthe keeper of a hotel, tavern or lodging - \r\nhouse.  \r\n8\r\n[One year]. When the food or \r\ndrink is delivered. \r\n9.– For the price of lodging. \r\n9\r\n[One year]. When the price \r\nbecomes payable.  \r\n \r\n1\r\nV of 1908.   \r\n2\r\nAdded by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Governor General on 23 September \r\n1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 2. \r\n3\r\nOmitted the expression “and under Order XXXVII of the said Code” by the Civil Procedure and Limitation (Amendment) \r\nOrdinance, 1961 (IX of 1961), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 March 1961, pp. 700-701, s. 3. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “ Six months” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 23 September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. \r\n59, s. 2. It was earlier substituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -\r\n56, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nOmitted the heading “Part IV. – One year” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 23 September 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. \r\n59, s. 2. \r\n6\r\nOmitted the expression “not provided for by this Schedule, Article 4” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1939 (XXXIV of \r\n1939); assented to by the Governor General on 28 September 1939; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), \r\ndated: 30 September 1939, pp. 204-207, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 192 3 (XI of 1923); as sented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extrao rdinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n8\r\nIbid.  \r\n9\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gaz ette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule.  \r\n10.– To enforce a right of pre -emption, \r\nwhether the r ight is founded on law, or \r\ngeneral usage, or on special contract. \r\n1\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the purchaser \r\ntakes, under the sale \r\nsought to be \r\nimpeached, physical \r\npossession of the \r\nwhole of the property \r\nsold, or, where the \r\nsubject of the sale \r\ndoes not admit of \r\nphysical possession, \r\nwhen the instrument \r\nof sale is registered.  \r\n11.– By a person, against whom any of \r\nthe following orders has been made to \r\nestablish the right which he claims to the \r\nproperty comprised in the order: \r\n(1) Order under the Code of Civil \r\nProcedure, 1908\r\n2\r\n, on a claim \r\npreferred to, or an objection made \r\nto the attachment of, property \r\nattached in execution of a decree; \r\n 3\r\n[(2) * * *               *] \r\n4\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the order. \r\n11A.– By a person against whom an \r\norder has been made under the Code  of \r\nCivil Procedure, 1908\r\n5\r\n, upon an \r\napplication by the holder of a decree for \r\nthe possession of immoveable property \r\nor by the purchaser of such property sold \r\nin execution of a decree, complaining of \r\nresistance or obstruction to the delivery \r\nof possession t hereof, or upon an \r\napplication by any person dispossessed \r\nof such property in the delivery of \r\npossession thereof to the decree -holder \r\nor purchaser, to establish the right which \r\n6\r\n[One year]. The date of the order. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid., for the words “one year”. \r\n2\r\nV of 1908. \r\n3\r\nRepealed by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Act, 1951 (XXVI of 1951); assented to by the Governor -General on \r\n10 May 1951; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 12 May 1951, pp. 340 -388, s. 3 read with \r\nthe Second Schedule.  \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented t o by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nV of 1908. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923  (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10  March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\nhe claims to the present possession of \r\nthe property comprised in the order.\r\n \r\n12.– To set aside any of the following \r\nsales:– \r\n(a) sale in execution of a decree of a \r\nCivil Court;  \r\n(b) sale in pursuance  of a decree or \r\norder of a Collector or other officer \r\nof revenue; \r\n(c) sale for arrears of Government \r\nrevenue, or for any demand \r\nrecoverable as such arrears; \r\n(d) sale of a patni taluq sold for \r\ncurrent arrears of rent.  \r\nExplanation.– In thi s article “patni” \r\nincludes any intermediate tenure \r\nsaleable for current arrears of rent.  \r\n1\r\n[One year]. When the sale is  \r\nconfirmed, or would \r\notherwise have \r\nbecome final and \r\nconclusive had no \r\nsuch suit been \r\nbrought.   \r\n13.– To alter or set aside a decision o r \r\norder of a Civil  Court in any proceeding \r\nother than a suit.  \r\n2\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the final \r\ndecision or order in \r\nthe case by a Court \r\ncompetent to \r\ndetermine it finally. \r\n14.–  To set aside any act or order of an \r\nofficer of Government in his official \r\ncapacity, not herei n otherwise expressly \r\nprovided for.  \r\n3\r\n[One year]. The date of the act or \r\norder.  \r\n15.– Against Govern ment to set aside \r\nany attachment, lease or transfer of \r\nimmoveable property by the revenue -\r\nauthorities for arrears of Government \r\nrevenue.  \r\n4\r\n[One year]. When the attachment, \r\nlease or transfer is \r\nmade.  \r\n16.– Against Government to recover \r\nmoney paid under pro test in satisfaction \r\nof a claim made by the revenue -\r\nauthorities on account of arrears of \r\nrevenue or on account of demands \r\nrecoverable as such arrears. \r\n5\r\n[One year]. When the payment is \r\nmade. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “One year” by the Act ibid. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; a nd, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n3\r\nIbid.  \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n17.– Against Government for \r\ncompensation for land acquired for \r\npublic purposes.  \r\n1\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of \r\ndetermining the \r\namount of the \r\ncompensation.  \r\n18.– Like suit for compensation when the \r\nacquisition is not completed.  \r\n2\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the refusal \r\nto complete. \r\n19.– For compensation for false \r\nimprisonment.  \r\n3\r\n[One year]. When the \r\nimprisonment ends. \r\n20.– By executors, administrators or \r\nrepresentatives under the Legal \r\nRepresentatives’ Suits Act, 1855\r\n4\r\n. \r\n5\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the death \r\nof the person \r\nwronged.  \r\n21.– By executors, administrators or \r\nrepresentatives under the Indian Fatal \r\nAccidents Act, 1855\r\n6\r\n.  \r\n7\r\n[One year]. The date of the death \r\nof the person killed. \r\n22.– For compensation for any  other \r\ninjury to the person.  \r\n8\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the injury is \r\ncommitted.  \r\n23.– For compensation for a malicious \r\nprosecution. \r\n9\r\n[One year]. When the plaintiff is \r\nacquitted, or the \r\nprosecution is \r\notherwise terminated.  \r\n24.– For compensation for libel.  \r\n10\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the libel is \r\npublished. \r\n25.– For compensation for slander.  \r\n11\r\n[One year]. When the words are \r\nspoken, or, if the \r\nwords are not \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid., for the words “One year”. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Ac t, 1923 (XI of 192 3); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India ( Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nXII of 1855.  \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by t he Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was publish ed in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n6\r\nXIII of 1855.  \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “ Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n8\r\nIbid.  \r\n9\r\nIbid. \r\n10\r\nIbid.  \r\n11\r\nIbid. \r\nactionable in \r\nthemselves, when the \r\nspecial damage \r\ncomplained of results. \r\n26.– For compensation for loss of \r\nservice occasioned by the seduction of \r\nthe plaintiff’s servant or daughter. \r\n1\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the loss occurs. \r\n27.– For compen sation for inducing a \r\nperson to break a contract with the \r\nplaintiff.  \r\n2\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\nbreach. \r\n28.– For compensation for an illegal, \r\nirregular or excessive distress.  \r\n3\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\ndistress. \r\n29.– For compensation for wrongful \r\nseizure of moveable property under legal \r\nprocess. \r\n4\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\nseizure. \r\n30.– Against a carrier for compensation \r\nfor losing or injuring goods. \r\n5\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the loss or \r\ninjury occurs. \r\n31.– Against a carrier for compensation \r\nfor non-delivery of, or delay in delivering, \r\ngoods.  \r\n6\r\n[One year].\r\n \r\nWhen the goods ought \r\nto be delivered.  \r\nPart V.–  \r\nTwo Years \r\n32.– Against one who, having a right to \r\nuse property for specific purposes, \r\nperverts it to other purposes. \r\nTwo years. When the perversion \r\nfirst becomes known \r\nto the person injured \r\nthereby. \r\n33.– Under the Legal Representatives’ \r\nSuits Act, 1855\r\n7\r\n, against  an executor. \r\n8\r\n[Two years]. When the wrong  \r\ncomplained of is done. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923 ); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923,  pp. 51-56, s. 2 r ead with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nIbid.  \r\n3\r\nIbid.  \r\n4\r\nIbid.  \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nIbid., for the words “One year”. \r\n7\r\nXII of 1855.  \r\n8\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with  \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n34.– Under the same Act against an \r\nadministrator.  \r\n1\r\n[Two years]. Ditto. \r\n35.– Under the same Act against any \r\nother representative. \r\n2\r\n[Two years].\r\n \r\nDitto. \r\n36.– For compensation for any \r\nmalfeasance, misfeasance or no n-\r\nfeasance indepen dent of contract and \r\nnot herein specially provided for. \r\n3\r\n[Two years].\r\n \r\nWhen the \r\nmalfeasance, \r\nmisfeasance or non -\r\nfeasance takes place. \r\nPart VI.– \r\nThree Years. \r\n37.– For compensation for obstructing \r\na way or a watercourse. \r\nThree Years. The d ate of the \r\nobstruction. \r\n38.– For compensation for diverting a \r\nwatercourse. \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ndiversion. \r\n39.– For compensation for trespass \r\nupon immoveable property.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ntrespass. \r\n40.– For compensation for infri nging \r\ncopyright or  any other exclusive \r\nprivilege. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ninfringement. \r\n41.– To restrain waste. \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. When the waste \r\nbegins. \r\n42.– For compensation for injury caused \r\nby an injunction wrongfully obtained. \r\n \r\n8\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the injunctio n \r\nceases. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nIbid. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n8\r\nIbid. \r\n43.– Under the \r\n1\r\n[Succession Act, \r\n1925\r\n2\r\n, section 360 or section 361], to \r\ncompel a refund by a person to whom an \r\nexecutor or administrator has paid a \r\nlegacy or distributed assets. \r\n3\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\npayment or \r\ndistribution. \r\n44.– By a  ward who has attained \r\nmajority, to set aside a transfer of \r\nproperty by his guardian. \r\n4\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the ward attains \r\nmajority. \r\n5\r\n[45.–*       *       *  * *\r\n \r\n*  *] \r\n6\r\n[46.–*       *    *  * *\r\n \r\n*  *] \r\n47.– By any person bound by an ord er \r\nrespecting the possession of \r\nimmoveable property made under the \r\nCode of Criminal  Procedure, 1898\r\n7\r\n, \r\n8\r\n[* * \r\n* * * * * *] or by any one claiming under \r\nsuch person, to recover the property \r\ncomprised in such order. \r\n9\r\n[Three years]. The date of the final \r\norder in the case. \r\n48.– For specific moveable property \r\nlost, or acquired by theft, or dishonest \r\nmisappropriation or  \r\n10\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the person \r\nhaving the right to be \r\npossession of  \r\nconversion, or for compensation for \r\nwrongfully taking or detaining the same. \r\n the property  first \r\nlearns in whose \r\npossession it is. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “Indian Succession Act, 186 5, section 320 or section 321, or under the Probate and Administration \r\nAct, 1881, section 139 or section 140” by the Re pealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor \r\nGeneral 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 \r\nFirst Schedule.  \r\n2\r\nXXX of 1925. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “D itto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in th e Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nIbid., for the words “Three years”. \r\n5\r\nOmitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (XXVII of 1981), published in the Gazette o f \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary) dated: 8 July 1981, pp. 345-475, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nV of 1898.  \r\n8\r\nOmitted the expression “or the Mamlatdars’ Courts Act, 1906,” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 \r\n(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read \r\nwith the Schedule. \r\n9\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; an d, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n10\r\nIbid. \r\n1\r\n[48-A.– To recover moveable \r\nproperty conveyed or bequeathe d in \r\ntrust, deposited or pawned, and \r\nafterwards bought from the trustee, \r\ndepositary or pawnee for a valuable \r\nconsideration.  \r\nThree years. When the sale \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff. \r\n48-B.– To set aside sale of moveable \r\nproperty comprised in a Hindu, \r\n2\r\n[Muslim] \r\nor Buddhist religious or charitable \r\nendowment made by a manager thereof \r\nfor a valuable consideration.  \r\nThree years. When the sale \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff.] \r\n49.– For other specific moveable \r\nproperty, or for compensation for \r\nwrongfully taking or injuring or wrongfully \r\ndetaining the same.  \r\n3\r\n[Three years]. When the property is \r\nwrongfully taken or \r\ninjured, or when the \r\ndetainer’s p ossession \r\nbecomes unlawful.  \r\n50.– For the hire of animals, vehicles, \r\nboats or house-hold furniture.  \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. \r\n \r\nWhen the hire \r\nbecomes payable. \r\n51.– For the balance of money advanced \r\nin payment of goods to be delivered.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the goods ought \r\nto be delivered. \r\n 52.– For the price of goods sold and \r\ndelivered, where no fixed period of credit \r\nis agreed upon.  \r\n6\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\ndelivery of the goods. \r\n 53.– For the price of goods sold and \r\ndelivered to be paid for after the expiry of \r\na fixed period of credit. \r\n \r\n7\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the period of \r\ncredit expires. \r\n \r\n1\r\nInserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor General  on 20 February \r\n1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March1929, pp. \r\n7-8, s. 3. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Govern or General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Act ibid. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Gov ernor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read wit h \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n54.– For the price of goods sold  and \r\ndelivered to be paid for by a bill of \r\nexchange, no such bill being given. \r\n \r\n1\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the period of \r\nthe proposed bill \r\nelapses. \r\n55.– For the  price of trees or growing \r\ncrops sold by the plaintiff to the \r\ndefendant where no fixed period of cred it \r\nis agreed upon.  \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. The date of the sale. \r\n56.– For the price of work done by the \r\nplaintiff for the defendant at his requ est, \r\nwhere no time  has been fixed for \r\npayment.  \r\n3\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the work is \r\ndone. \r\n 57.– For money payable for money lent.  \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. When the loan is \r\nmade. \r\n58.– Like suit when the lender has given \r\na cheque for the money. \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. When t he cheque is \r\npaid.  \r\n 59.– For money lent under an \r\nagreement that it shall be payable on \r\ndemand. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. When t he loan is \r\nmade. \r\n 60.– For money deposited  under  an  \r\nagreement that it shall be payable on \r\ndemand, including money of a customer \r\nin the hands of his banker so payable. \r\n7\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the demand is \r\nmade. \r\n 61.– For money payable to the plaintiff \r\nfor money paid for the defendant. \r\n8\r\n[Three years]. When the money is \r\npaid. \r\n62.– For money payable by the \r\ndefendant to the plaintiff for mone y \r\nreceived by the defendant for the \r\nplaintiff’s use. \r\n \r\n9\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the money is \r\nreceived. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid.    \r\n3\r\nIbid.    \r\n4\r\nIbid.    \r\n5\r\nIbid.    \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n8\r\nSubstituted for the word “Di tto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the  Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n9\r\nIbid., for the words “Three years”. \r\n63.– For money payab le for interest \r\nupon money due from the defendant to \r\nthe plaintiff. \r\n1\r\n[Three years]. When the interest \r\nbecomes due. \r\n 64.– For money payab le to the plaintif f \r\nfor money found to be due from the \r\ndefendant to the plaintiff on accounts \r\nstated between them.  \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. When the accounts \r\nare stated in writing \r\nsigned by the \r\ndefendant or his agent \r\nduly authorized in this \r\nbehalf, unless where \r\nthe debt is, by a \r\nsimultaneous \r\nagreement in writing \r\nsigned as aforesaid, \r\nmade payable at a \r\nfuture time, and then \r\nwhen that time arrives. \r\n3\r\n[64A.– Under Order XXXVII of the \r\nCode of Civil Procedure.\r\n \r\nThree years.\r\n \r\nWhen the debt \r\nbecomes payable.] \r\n65.– For compen sation for breach of a \r\npromise to do anything at a specified \r\ntime, or upon the happening of a \r\nspecified contingency.  \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. When the time \r\nspecified arrives or the \r\ncontingency happens. \r\n66.– On a single bond, where a day is \r\nspecified for payment. \r\n5\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe day so specified. \r\n67.– On a single bond, where no such \r\nday is specified. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. The date of executing \r\nthe bond. \r\n68.– On a bond subject to a condition.  \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. When the condition is \r\nbroken. \r\n69.– On a bill of exchange  or promissory \r\nnote payable at a fixed time after date.  \r\n8\r\n[Three years]. When the bill or note \r\nfalls due. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid., for the word “Ditto”. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nInserted by the Civil Procedure and Limitation (Amendment) Ordinance, 1961 (IX  of 1961), publish ed in the Gazette of \r\nPakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 6 March 1961, pp. 700-701, s. 3. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n8\r\nIbid. \r\n 70.– On a b ill of exchange payable at \r\nsight or after sight, but not at a fixed \r\ntime.  \r\n1\r\n[Three years]. When the bill is \r\npresented. \r\n71.– On a bill of  exchange accepted  \r\npayable at a particular place.  \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. When the bill is \r\npresented at that \r\nplace. \r\n72.– On a bill of exchange or promissory \r\nnote payable at a fixed time after sight or \r\nafter demand.  \r\n3\r\n[Three years]. When the fixed time \r\nexpires. \r\n73.– On a bill of exchange or promissory \r\nnote payable on demand and not \r\naccompanied by any writing restraining \r\nor postponing the right to sue. \r\n4\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe date of the bill or \r\nnote. \r\n74.– On a promissory note or bond \r\npayable by instalments.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. The expir ation of the \r\nfirst term of payment \r\nas to the part then \r\npayable; and for the \r\nother parts, the \r\nexpiration of the \r\nrespective terms of \r\npayment.   \r\n75.– On a promissory note or bond \r\npayable by instalments, which provides \r\nthat, if default be ma de in payment of \r\none or more instalments, the whole shall \r\nbe due. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. When the default is \r\nmade, unless wher e \r\nthe payee or obligee \r\nwaives the benefit of \r\nthe provision, and \r\nthen when fresh \r\ndefault is made in \r\nrespect of which there \r\nis no such waiver.  \r\n76.– On a pr omissory note given by the \r\nmaker to a third person to be delivered to \r\nthe payee after a certain event  should \r\nhappen.  \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ndelivery to the payee. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nIbid. \r\n4\r\nIbid., for the words “Three years”. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing a nd Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gaze tte of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n77.– On a dishonoured foreign bill, \r\nwhere protest has been made and notice \r\ngiven.  \r\n1\r\n[Three years]. \r\n \r\nWhen the notice is \r\ngiven.  \r\n78.– By the payee against the drawer of \r\na bill of excha nge, which has been \r\ndishonoured by non-acceptance. \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. The date of the refusal \r\nto accept. \r\n79.– By the acceptor of an \r\naccommodation-bill against the drawer. \r\n \r\n3\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the acceptor \r\npays the amount of \r\nthe bill.  \r\n80.– Suit on a bill o f exchange, \r\npromissory note or bond not herein \r\nexpressly provided for.  \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. When the bill, note or \r\nbond becomes \r\npayable. \r\n81.– By a surety agai nst the principal \r\ndebtor.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the surety pays \r\nthe creditor. \r\n82.– By a surety against a co-surety.  \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. When the surety pays \r\nanything in excess of \r\nhis own share. \r\n83.– Upon any other contract to \r\nindemnify. \r\n7\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the plaintiff is \r\nactually damnified. \r\n84.– By an attorney or vakil for his costs \r\nof a suit or a part icular business, there \r\nbeing no express agreement as to the \r\ntime when such costs are to be paid.  \r\n8\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ntermination of the suit \r\nor business, or (where \r\nthe attorney or vakil \r\nproperly discontinues \r\nthe suit or business) \r\nthe date of s uch \r\ndiscontinuance.  \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nIbid. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General  \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. \r\n7\r\nIbid., for the word “Ditto”. \r\n8\r\nIbid. \r\n85.– For the balance due on a mutual, \r\nopen and current account, where there \r\nhave been reciprocal demands between \r\nthe parties.  \r\n1\r\n[Three years]. The close of the year \r\nin which the last item \r\nadmitted or proved is \r\nentered in the \r\naccount; such year to \r\nbe computed as in the \r\naccount. \r\n86.– \r\n2\r\n[(a) On a policy of insurance when \r\nthe sum insured is payable after proof of \r\nthe death has been given to  or received \r\nby the insurers.  \r\n(b) On a policy of insurance when the \r\nsum insured is payable after pro of \r\nof the loss has been given to or \r\nreceived by the insurers.] \r\n3\r\n[Three years].\r\n 4\r\n[(a) The date of the \r\ndeath of the \r\ndeceased. \r\n \r\n(b) The date  of the \r\noccurrence \r\ncausing the loss.] \r\n87.– By the assured to recover premia \r\npaid under a policy voidable at the \r\nelection of the insurers. \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. When the insurers \r\nelect to avoid the \r\npolicy. \r\n \r\n88.– Against a factor for an account. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. When the account i s, \r\nduring the \r\ncontinuance of the \r\nagency, demanded \r\nand refused or, where \r\nno such demand is \r\nmade, when the \r\nagency terminates.  \r\n89.– By a principal against his agent \r\nfor moveable property received by the \r\nlatter and not accounted for.  \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. Ditto. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted by the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1941 (XIII of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 8 April 1941; \r\nand, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab (Extraordinary), dated: 18 April 1941, pp. 107-130, s. 68. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 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 \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted by the Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1941 (XIII of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 8 April 1941; \r\nand, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab (Extraordinary), dated: 18 April 1941, pp. 107 -130, s. 68. It was earlier \r\nsubstituted by the Insurance Act, 1938 (IV of 1938); assented to by the Governor General on 26 February 1938; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 5 March 1938, pp. 27-102, s. 122 read with the First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” b y the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 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 \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n90.– Other suits by principals against \r\nagents for neglect or misconduct.   \r\n1\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the neglect or \r\nmisconduct becomes \r\nknown to the plaintiff. \r\n91.– To cancel or set aside an \r\ninstrument not otherwise provided for.  \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. When the fact s \r\nentitling the plaintiff to \r\nhave the instrument \r\ncancelled or set aside \r\nbecome known to him.  \r\n92.– To declare the forgery of an \r\ninstrument issued or registered. \r\n3\r\n[Three years]. When the issue or \r\nregistration becomes \r\nknown to the plaintiff.  \r\n93.– To decla re the forgery of an \r\ninstrument attempted to be enforced \r\nagainst the plaintiff. \r\n4\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe d ate of the \r\nattempt. \r\n94.– For property which the plaintiff \r\nhas conveyed while insane. \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. When the plaintiff is \r\nrestored to s anity, and \r\nhas kno wledge of the \r\nconveyance. \r\n95.– To set aside a decree obtained by \r\nfraud, or for other relief on the g round of \r\nfraud. \r\n6\r\n[Three years]. When the fraud \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nparty wronged. \r\n96.– For relief on the ground of mistake. \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. When the mist ake \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff. \r\n97.– For money paid upon an existing \r\nconsideration which afterwards fails.  \r\n8\r\n[Three years]. The date of the failure. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and,  was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. \r\n3\r\nIbid., for the word “Ditto”. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n8\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n98.– To make good out of the general \r\nestate of a deceased trustee the loss \r\noccasioned by a breach of trust.  \r\n1\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ntrustee’s death, or, if \r\nthe loss has not then \r\nresulted, the d ate of \r\nthe loss. \r\n99.–  For contribution by a party who \r\nhas paid the whole or more than his \r\nshare of the amount due under a joint \r\ndecree, or by a sharer in  a joint estate \r\nwho has paid the whole  or  more than \r\nhis share of the amount of revenue due \r\nfrom himself and his co-sharers. \r\n2\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\npayment in excess of \r\nthe plaintiff’s own \r\nshare. \r\n100.– By a co -trustee to enforce against \r\nthe estate of a deceased trustee a claim \r\nfor contribution.  \r\n3\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the right to \r\ncontribution accrues. \r\n101.– For a seaman’s wages. \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. The end of the voyage \r\nduring which the \r\nwages are earned. \r\n102.– For wages not otherwi se \r\nexpressly provided for by this schedule.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. When the wages \r\naccrue due. \r\n103.– By a \r\n6\r\n[Muslim] for exigi ble dower \r\n(mu’ajjal). \r\n7\r\n[Three years]. When the dower is \r\ndemanded and \r\nrefused or (where, \r\nduring the \r\ncontinuance of the \r\nmarriage no such \r\ndemand has been \r\nmade) when the \r\nmarriage is dissolved \r\nby death or divorce. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid.    \r\n3\r\nIbid., for the words “Three years”. \r\n4\r\nIbid., for the word “Ditto”. \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette  of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n104.– By a \r\n1\r\n[Muslim] for deferred dower \r\n(mu’wajjal). \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. When the marriage is \r\ndissolved by death or \r\ndivorce. \r\n105.– By a mortgagor after the \r\nmortgage has been satisfied, t o recover \r\nsurplus collections received by the \r\nmortgagee. \r\n3\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the mortgagor \r\nre-enters on the \r\nmortgaged property.  \r\n106.– For an account and a share of the \r\nprofits of a dissolved partnership. \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\ndissolution. \r\n107.– By the manager of a joint estate of \r\nan undivided family for contribution, in \r\nrespect of a payment made by him on \r\naccount of the estate.  \r\n5\r\n[Three years]. The date of the \r\npayment. \r\n108.– By a lessor for the value of trees \r\ncut down by his lessee contrary t o the \r\nterms of the lease.  \r\n6\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the trees are cut \r\ndown. \r\n109.– For the profits of immoveable \r\nproperty b elonging to the plaintiff which \r\nhave been wrongfully received by the \r\ndefendant. \r\n7\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the profits are \r\nreceived. \r\n110.– For arrears of rent. \r\n8\r\n[Three years]. When the arrears \r\nbecome due. \r\n111.– By a vendor of immoveable \r\nproperty for personal p ayment of unpaid \r\npurchase-money. \r\n9\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nThe time fixed for \r\ncompleting the sale, or \r\n(where the title is \r\naccepted after the \r\ntime f ixed for \r\ncompletion) the date \r\nof the acceptance. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the word “Dit to” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n3\r\nIbid.    \r\n4\r\nIbid.    \r\n5\r\nIbid. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read wi th \r\nthe First Schedule.    \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the words “Three years” by the Act ibid. \r\n8\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Act ibid. \r\n9\r\nIbid.    \r\n112.– For a call by a company \r\nregistered under any Statute  or Act. \r\n1\r\n[Three years].\r\n \r\nWhen the call is \r\npayable. \r\n113.– For specific performance of a \r\ncontract.  \r\n2\r\n[Three years]. The date fixed for the \r\nperformance, or, if no \r\nsuch date is fixed, \r\nwhen the plaintiff has \r\nnotice that \r\nperformance is \r\nrefused. \r\n114.– For the rescission of a contract. \r\n3\r\n[Three years]. When the facts \r\nentitling the plaintiff to \r\nhave the contract \r\nrescinded first become \r\nknown to him. \r\n115.– For compensation for  the breach \r\nof any contract, express or implied, not in \r\nwriting registered and not herein \r\nspecially provided for.  \r\n4\r\n[Three years]. When the contract is \r\nbroken, or (where \r\nthere are successive \r\nbreaches) when the \r\nbreach in respect of \r\nwhich t he suit is \r\ninstituted occurs, or \r\n(where the breach is \r\ncontinuing) when it \r\nceases.  \r\nPart VII.– \r\nSix years. \r\n116.– For co mpensation for the breach \r\nof a contract in writing registered. \r\nSix years. When the period of \r\nlimitation would begin \r\nto run against a suit  \r\nbrought on a simi larly \r\ncontract not \r\nregistered.  \r\n117.– Upon a foreign judgment as \r\ndefined in the Code of Civil Proced ure, \r\n1908\r\n5\r\n.  \r\n6\r\n[Six years]. The date of the \r\njudgment. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nIbid.    \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923);  assented to by the Governor General \r\non 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 \r\nthe First Schedule.    \r\n5\r\nV of 1908.  \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Ame nding Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 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 \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n118.– To obtain a declaration that an \r\nalleged adoption is invalid, or never, in \r\nfact, took place.  \r\n1\r\n[Six years].\r\n \r\nWhen the alleged \r\nadoption becomes \r\nknown to the plaintiff. \r\n119.– To obtain a declaration that an \r\nadoption is valid. \r\n2\r\n[Six years].\r\n \r\nWhen the rights of the \r\nadopted son, as such, \r\nare interfered with. \r\n120.– Suit for which no perio d of \r\nlimitation is  provided elsewhere in this \r\nschedule. \r\n3\r\n[Six years].\r\n \r\nWhen the right to sue \r\naccrues. \r\nPart VIII.– \r\nTwelve years. \r\n121.– To avoid incumbrances or under -\r\ntenures in an entire estate sold for \r\narrears of Government revenue, or in a \r\npatni taluq or other saleable te nure sold \r\nfor arrears of rent. \r\nTwelve years. When the sale \r\nbecomes final and \r\nconclusive. \r\n122.– Upon a judgment obtained in \r\n4\r\n[Pakistan] or a recognisance. \r\n5\r\n[Twelve years]. The date of the \r\njudgment or \r\nrecognisance.  \r\n123.– For a legacy or for a share of a \r\nresidue bequeathed by a testator, or for \r\na distributive share of the property of an \r\nintestate.  \r\n6\r\n[Twelve years]. When the legacy or \r\nshare becomes \r\npayable or deliverable. \r\n124.– For possession of an hereditary \r\noffice. \r\n7\r\n[Twelve years]. When the defendant \r\ntakes possession of \r\nthe office adversely to \r\nthe plaintiff.  \r\nExplanation.– An \r\nhereditary office is \r\npossessed when the \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nIbid.     \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “ Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in t he Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule.    \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, \r\n1960 (XXI of 1960); ass ented to by the Pr esident on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. \r\nThey were earlier substituted for the words  “British India” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 \r\n(G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read \r\nwith Article 4. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was pub lished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n6\r\nIbid. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Twelve years” by the Act ibid. \r\nprofits thereof are \r\nusually received, or (if \r\nthere are no profits) \r\nwhen the duties \r\nthereof are usually \r\nperformed. \r\n125.– Suit during the life o f a Hindu or \r\n1\r\n[Muslim] female by a Hindu or \r\n2\r\n[Muslim] \r\nwho, if the female died at the date of \r\ninstituting the suit, would be entitled to \r\nthe possession of land, to have an \r\nalienation of such land made by the \r\nfemale declared to be void except for her \r\nlife or until her re-marriage.  \r\n3\r\n[Twelve years]. The date of the \r\nalienation. \r\n126.– By a Hindu governed by t he law of \r\nthe Mitakshara to set aside his father’s \r\nalienation of ancestral property.  \r\n4\r\n[Twelve years]. When the alienee \r\ntakes possession of \r\nthe property.  \r\n127.– By a person excluded from joint \r\nfamily property, to enforce a right to \r\nshare therein. \r\n5\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nWhen the exclusion \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff. \r\n128.– By a Hindu for arrears of \r\nmaintenance.  \r\n6\r\n[Twelve years]. When the arre ars are \r\npayable. \r\n129.– By a Hindu for a declaration of his \r\nright to maintenance.  \r\n7\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nWhen the right is \r\ndenied. \r\n130.– For the resumption or assessment \r\nof rent-free-land.  \r\n8\r\n[Twelve years]. When the right to \r\nresume or assess the \r\nland first accrues.  \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n2\r\nIbid. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nIbid.     \r\n6\r\nIbid.     \r\n7\r\nIbid.     \r\n8\r\nIbid. \r\n131.– To e stablish a periodically \r\nrecurring right.  \r\n1\r\n[Twelve years]. When the plaintiff is \r\nfirst refused the \r\nenjoyment of the right. \r\n132.– To enforce payment of money \r\ncharged upon immoveable property. \r\n2\r\n[Explanation.– For the purposes of this \r\narticle–  \r\n(a) the allow ance and fees \r\nrespectively called malikana and \r\nhaqqs, and \r\n(b) the value of any agricultural or \r\nother produce the right to receive \r\nwhich is secured by a charge \r\nupon immoveable property, \r\n3\r\n[and \r\n(c) advances secured by mortgage \r\nby deposit of title-deeds], shall be \r\ndeemed to be money charged \r\nupon immoveable property.] \r\n4\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nWhen the money sued \r\nfor becomes due. \r\n5\r\n[133.– * * * *\r\n \r\n* * *   ] \r\n134.– To recover possession of\r\n \r\nimmoveable property conveyed or \r\nbequeathed in trust or mortgaged a nd \r\nafterwards tran sferred by the trustee or \r\nmortgagee for a valuable consideration.\r\n \r\n6\r\n[Twelve years]. \r\n7\r\n[When the transfe r \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff]. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was p ublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule.     \r\n2\r\nSubstituted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1927 (I of 1927); assented to by the Governor General on 18 February \r\n1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 26 February 1927, pp. 1-2, s. 4: it came into force on 1 \r\nJanuary 1928. \r\n3\r\nInserted by the Transfer of Property (Amendment) Supplementary Act, 1929 (XXI of 1929); assented to by the Governor \r\nGeneral 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 \r\nforce on 1 April 1929. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “twelve years” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Go vernor \r\nGeneral on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 5 1-56, s. 2 \r\nread with the First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nOmitted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by the Governor  General on 20 Feb ruary \r\n1929; and, was published in the Government Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies (Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. \r\n7-8, s. 3. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented t o by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted  for the words “the date of the transfer” by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1929 (I of 1929); assented to by \r\nthe Governor General on 20 February 1929; and, was published in the Govern ment Gazette, Punjab and its Dependencies \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 22 March 1929, pp. 7-8, s. 3. \r\n1\r\n[134-A.– To set aside a transfer of \r\nimmoveable property comprised  in a \r\nHindu,   \r\n2\r\n[Muslim] or Buddhist religious or \r\ncharitable endowment, made by a \r\nmanager thereof for a valuable \r\nconsideration. \r\nTwelve years. When the tr ansfer \r\nbecomes known to the \r\nplaintiff. \r\n134-B.– By the manager of a Hindu, \r\n3\r\n[Muslim] or Buddhist religious or \r\ncharitable endowment to rec over \r\npossession of  immoveable property \r\ncomprised in the endowment which has \r\nbeen transferred by a previous manager \r\nfor valuable consideration.\r\n \r\nTwelve years. The death, resignation \r\nor removal of the \r\ntransferor. \r\n134-C.– By the manager of a Hindu, \r\n4\r\n[Muslim] or Buddhist religi ous or \r\ncharitable endowment to  recover \r\npossession of moveable property \r\ncomprised in the endowment whi ch has \r\nbeen sold by a previous manager for a \r\nvaluable consideration.\r\n \r\nTwelve years. The death, a \r\nresignation or removal \r\nof the seller.] \r\n135.–  Suit institu ted in a Court \r\n5\r\n[other \r\nthan a High Court] by a mortgagee for \r\npossession of immoveable property \r\nmortgaged. \r\n6\r\n[Twelve years]. When the mortgagor’s \r\nright to possession \r\ndetermines.  \r\n136.–  By a purchaser at a private sale \r\nfor possession of im moveable property  \r\nsold  when the  vendor  was out of \r\npossession at the date of the sale. \r\n7\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nWhen the ven dor is \r\nfirst entitled to \r\npossession. \r\n137.– Like suit by a purchaser at a sale \r\nin execution of a decree, when the \r\njudgment-debtor was out  of possession \r\n8\r\n[Twelve years]. When the judgment -\r\ndebtor is first entitled \r\nto possession. \r\n \r\n1\r\nInserted by the Act ibid. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n3\r\nIbid. \r\n4\r\nIbid. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the wor ds “not established by Royal Charter” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of \r\n1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 \r\nJune 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” b y the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 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 \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nIbid.     \r\n8\r\nIbid.     \r\nat the date of the sale.   \r\n138.– Like suit by a purchaser at a sale \r\nin execution of a decree, when the \r\njudgment-debtor was in possession at \r\nthe date of the sale. \r\n1\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nThe date when the \r\nsale becomes \r\nabsolute. \r\n139.– By a landlord to recover \r\npossession from a tenant. \r\n2\r\n[Twelve years]. When the tenancy is \r\ndetermined. \r\n140.– By a remainderman, a reversioner \r\n(other than a landlord) or a devisee, for \r\npossession of immoveable property.  \r\n3\r\n[Twelve years]. When his estate falls \r\ninto possession. \r\n141.– Like suit by a Hindu or \r\n4\r\n[Muslim] \r\nentitled to the possession of immoveable \r\nproperty on the death of a Hindu or \r\n5\r\n[Muslim] female. \r\n6\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nWhen the female dies. \r\n142.– For possessi on of immoveable \r\nproperty when the  plaintiff, while in \r\npossession of the property, has been \r\ndispossessed or has discontinued the \r\npossession. \r\n7\r\n[Twelve years].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\ndispossession or \r\ndiscontinuance. \r\n143.–  Like suit, when the pla intiff has \r\nbecome entitled by reason of any \r\nforfeiture or breach of condition.  \r\n8\r\n[Twelve years]. When the forfeiture is  \r\nincurred or the \r\ncondition is broken. \r\n9\r\n[144.–*       *        *           * *           *           *  ] \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid., for the words “Twelve years”. \r\n2\r\nIbid., for the word “Ditto”. \r\n3\r\nIbid.     \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Muhammadan” by the Federal Adaptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), published in the \r\nGazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 August 1975, pp. 435-467, Article 2 read with the Table of General Adaptations. \r\n5\r\nIbid.  \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and A mending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nIbid. \r\n8\r\nIbid. \r\n9\r\nOmitted by the Limitation (A mendment) Act, 199 5 (II of 1995); assented to by the President on 12 October 1995; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 18 October 1995, pp. 939-940, s. 3. \r\nPart IX.–  \r\nThirty years. \r\n145.– Against a depositary or pawnee to \r\nrecover moveable property deposited or \r\npawned. \r\nThirty years. The date of the \r\ndeposit or pawn. \r\n146.–  Before a \r\n1\r\n[High Court] in the \r\nexercise of its ordinary original civil \r\njurisdiction by a mortgagee to recover \r\nfrom the mortgagor the poss ession of \r\nimmoveable property mortgaged.   \r\n2\r\n[Thirty years]. When any part of the \r\nprincipal or interes t \r\nwas last paid on \r\naccount of the \r\nmortgage-debt.  \r\n146A.– By or on behalf of any local \r\nauthority for possession of any public \r\nstreet or r oad or any part th ereof from \r\nwhich  it  has  been  dis - possessed or of \r\nwhich it has discontinued the \r\npossession. \r\n3\r\n[Thirty years].\r\n \r\nThe date of the \r\ndispossession or \r\ndiscontinuance. \r\nPart X.–  \r\nSixty years. \r\n147.– By a mortgagee for foreclosure or \r\nsale.  \r\nSixty years. When the money \r\nsecured by the \r\nmortgage becomes \r\ndue.  \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “Court established by Royal Charter” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of \r\n1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 \r\nJune 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. \r\n2\r\nSubstituted for the words “Thirty years” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923) ; assented to by the Governor \r\nGeneral on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 \r\nread with the First Schedule. \r\n3\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923  (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10  March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n148.– Against a mortgagee to redeem or \r\nto recover posses sion of immoveable \r\nproperty mortgaged. \r\n1\r\n[Sixty years]. When the right to \r\nredeem or to recover \r\npossession accrues: \r\nProvided that all \r\nclaims to redeem \r\narising under \r\ninstruments of \r\nmortgage of \r\nimmoveable property \r\nsituate in Lower \r\nBurma which had \r\nbeen executed  before \r\nthe first day of May \r\n1863, shall be \r\ngoverned by the rules \r\nof limitation in force in \r\nthat province \r\nimmediately before the \r\nsame day. \r\n149.– Any suit by or on behalf of \r\n2\r\n[* * * * *  \r\n* * * * * * * * * *]  \r\n3\r\n[the \r\n4\r\n[Federal \r\nGovernment] or any Provincial \r\nGovernment] \r\n5\r\n[except a suit before the \r\n6\r\n[Supreme Court] in the exercise of its \r\noriginal jurisdiction]. \r\n7\r\n[Sixty years]. When the period of \r\nlimitation would b egin \r\nto run under this Act \r\nagainst a like suit by a \r\nprivate person.   \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid. \r\n2\r\nOmitted the expression “the Secretary of State for India in Council, [the Secretary of State, the Crown Representative,]” by the \r\nAdaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O . No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223 -283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. The words in crotches “the Secretary of \r\nState, the Crown Representative,” and the rest of the words “the Central Go vernment or any Pr ovincial Government” were \r\ninserted by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), \r\ndated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule.  \r\n3\r\nInserted by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “Central Government” by the Federal A daptation of Laws Order, 1975 (P.O. No. 4 of 1975), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 1 Augu st 1975, pp. 435 -467, Article 2 read with the Table of \r\nGeneral Adaptations. \r\n5\r\nInserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1937 (XIV  of 1937); assente d to by the Governor General on 13 March \r\n1937; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 20 March 1937, p. 28, s. 2. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the words “Federal Court” by the Central Laws (Adapt ation) Order, 1961 (P. O. N o. 1 of 1961); mad e by the \r\nMinister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Ord er, 1959 on 21 January 1961; and, \r\nwas published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102 -163, Article 2  read with the \r\nSchedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956.  \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and A mending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraord inary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\nSECOND DIVISION :  APPEALS \r\nDescription of appeal. Period of \r\nlimitation. \r\nTime from which \r\nperiod begins to run. \r\n150.–  Under the Code of Criminal \r\nProcedure, 1898\r\n1\r\n, fro m a sentence of \r\ndeath passed by a Court of Session \r\n2\r\n[or \r\nby a High Court in the exercise of its \r\noriginal Criminal Jurisdiction].   \r\nSeven days.    The date of the \r\nsentence. \r\n3\r\n[150A.–* * * * * * *   ] \r\n151.– From a decree or order of \r\n4\r\n[a High \r\nCourt] in the ex ercise of its orig inal \r\njurisdiction.\r\n \r\nTwenty days.  The date of the decree \r\nor order. \r\n152.– Under the Code of Civil \r\nProcedure, 1908\r\n5\r\n, to the Court of a \r\nDistrict Judge. \r\nThirty days. The date of the decree \r\nor order appealed \r\nfrom. \r\n153.– Under the same Code, t o a High \r\nCourt fro m an order of a Subordinate \r\nCourt refusing leave  to appeal to \r\n6\r\n[the \r\nSupreme Court]. \r\n7\r\n[Thirty days].\r\n \r\nThe date of the order. \r\n154.– Under the Code of Criminal \r\nProcedure, 1898\r\n8\r\n, to any Court other \r\nthan a High Court.  \r\n1\r\n[Thirty years]. The dat e of the \r\nsentence or order \r\nappealed from. \r\n \r\n1\r\nV of 1898. \r\n2\r\nAdded by the Criminal Procedur e Amendment Act, 1943 (XXVI of 1943); assented to by the Governor General on 27 \r\nNovember 1943; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), pp. 73-75, s. 8. \r\n3\r\nOmitted by the Criminal Law (Extinction of Discriminatory Privileges) Act, 1949 (II  of 1950), received the assent on Governor \r\nGeneral on 13.1.1950, s. 2 and Schedule. It was inserted by the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1923 (XII of 1923); assented to \r\nby the Governor General on 10 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Ext raordinary), dated: 24 March 1923, \r\npp. 57-62, s. 42. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “[the High Court of East Bangal or the High Court at] Lah ore” by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) \r\nOrdinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the President on 7 June 1960; a nd, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725 -845, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule: it cam e into force on 14  October 1955. \r\nThe words in crotches were earlier substituted for the words “any of the High Courts o f Judicature at Fort William, Madras, \r\nBombay and” by the Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), pu blished in the Gazette \r\nof Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223 -283, Article 3 read with the Schedule . Substituted for the words \r\n“Lahore and Rangoon” , “and Lahore” by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, publis hed in the \r\nGazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April 1937, pp. 75-344, Article 3 read with the First Schedule. The words “Madras and \r\nBombay or the Chief Court of the Punjab or the Chief Court of Lower Burma” were substituted for the words “Madras, B ombay, \r\nLahore and Rangoon” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 (VIII of 1930); assented to by the Governor General on 16 \r\nMarch 1930; and, was published in the Punjab Gazette, dated: 11 April 1930, pp. 143-144, s. 2 read with the First Schedule. \r\n5\r\nV of 1908. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the words “His Majesty in Council” by the Central Laws (Adaptation) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 1 of 1961); made by \r\nthe Minister exercising the functions of President under Article 2 of the State Arrangements Order, 1959 on 21 January 1961 ; \r\nand, was publish ed in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 24 January 1961, pp.102 -163, Article 2 read wit h the \r\nSchedule: it came into force on 23 March 1956. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 192 3); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), da ted: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n8\r\nV of 1898.  \r\n155.– Under the same Code, to a High \r\nCourt, except in the cases provided for  \r\nby article 150 and article 157. \r\nSixty days.\r\n \r\nDitto. \r\n156.–  Under the Code of Civil \r\nProcedure,1908\r\n2\r\n, to a High Court, except \r\nin the cases  provided for by a rticle 151 \r\nand article 153. \r\nNinety days. The date of the decree \r\nor order appealed \r\nfrom. \r\n157.– Under the Code of Criminal \r\nProcedure, 1898\r\n3\r\n, from an order of \r\nacquittal. \r\nSix months. The date of the order \r\nappealed from.  \r\nTHIRD DIVISION: APPLICATIONS. \r\nDescription of application. Period of \r\nlimitation. \r\nTime from which \r\nperiod begins to run. \r\n4\r\n[158.– Under the Arbitration Act, \r\n1940\r\n5\r\n, to set aside an award or to get an \r\naward remitted for reconsideration.  \r\nThirty days.  The date of service of \r\nthe notice of filing o f \r\nthe award.] \r\n159.– For leave to appear and defend a \r\nsuit under the summary procedure \r\nreferred to in section 128 (2)(f) \r\n6\r\n[or under \r\nOrder XXXVII] of the  \r\n7\r\n[Code of Civil \r\nProcedure, 1908\r\n8\r\n]. \r\n9\r\n[Ten days].\r\n \r\nWhen the summons is \r\nserved. \r\n160.–  For an order under the same \r\nCode, to restore to the file an application \r\nfor review rejected in consequence of the \r\nfailure of the applicant to appear when \r\nthe application was called on for hearing.  \r\nFifteen days. \r\n \r\nWhen the application \r\nfor review is rejected. \r\n161.–  For a review of judgment  by  a \r\n1\r\n[*] \r\n4\r\n[Fifteen days]. The date of the decree \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Ame nding Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of  India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nV of 1908. \r\n3\r\nV of 1898. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted by the A rbitration Act, 19 40 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 March 1940; and, was \r\npublished in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41-52, s. 49 read with the Fourth Schedule: it came \r\ninto force on 1 July 1940. It was earlier amended by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1919 (XVIII of 1919); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 17 September 1919; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 20 September \r\n1919, pp. 39-47, s. 2 read with the First Schedule.  \r\n5\r\nX of 1940. \r\n6\r\nInserted by the Indian Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1925 (XXX of 1925); assented to by the Gove rnor General on 23 \r\nSeptember 1925; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 3 October 1925, p. 59, s. 3. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the wor ds “same Code” by the Arbitration Act, 1940 (X of 1940); assented to by the Governor General on 11 \r\nMarch 1940; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 March 1940, pp. 41 -52, s. 49 read with the \r\nFourth Schedule: it came into force on 1 July 1940. \r\n8\r\nV of 1908. \r\n9\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated : 10 March 1923, p p. 51-56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\nCourt of Small Causes \r\n2\r\n[* * * * * * * * *] or \r\nby a Court invested with th e jurisdiction \r\nof a \r\n3\r\n[*] Court of Small Causes when \r\nexercising that jurisdiction. \r\nor order. \r\n162.–  For a review of  judgment by \r\n5\r\n[a \r\nHigh Court] in the exercise of its original \r\njurisdiction. \r\nTwenty days.\r\n \r\nDitto. \r\n6\r\n[162-A. Revision under section 115 of \r\nthe Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (V of \r\n1908) \r\nNinety days. From the date of the \r\ndecision sought to be \r\nrevised.]  \r\n163.–  By a plaintiff, for an  order  to  set  \r\naside a dismissal  for  default  of   \r\nappearance   or   for f ailure to pay costs \r\nof  service of process or to furnish \r\nsecurity for costs.\r\n \r\nThirty days. The date of the \r\ndismissal. \r\n \r\n1\r\nThe word “Provincial” was omitted by the Berar Laws Act , 1941 (IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 17 \r\nMarch 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), da ted: 23 March 1941 , pp. 12-17, s. 2  read with the \r\nThird Schedule: it came into force on 1st    August 1941. \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor Gener al \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n2\r\nThe expression “(other than a Presidency Small Cause Court)” was repealed  by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) \r\nAct, 1951 (XXVI of 1951); assented to by the Governor-General on 10 May 1951; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 12 May 1951, pp. 340 -388, s. 3 read with the Second Schedule. It was inserted by the Berar Laws Act, \r\n1941 (IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor Ge neral on 17 March 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 23 March 1941, pp. 12-17, s. 2  read with the Third Schedule: it came into force on 1st August 1941. \r\n3\r\nThe word “Provincial” was omitted by the Bera r Laws Act, 1941 ( IV of 1941); assented to by the Governor General on 17 \r\nMarch 1941; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 23 March 1941, pp. 12 -17, s. 2  read with the \r\nThird Schedule: it came into force on 1st  August 1941. \r\n5\r\nSubstituted for the expression “any of the following Courts, namely, the [High Court of East Bengal, the Hi gh Court at Lahore] \r\nand the Chief Court of Sind” by the Central Laws (Statute  Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (XXI of 1960); assented to by the \r\nPresident on 7 June 1960; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 9 June 1960, pp. 725-845, s. 3 \r\nread  with the Second Schedule: it came into force on 14 October 1955. The words in crotches were earlier substituted for the  \r\nexpression “High Courts of Judicature at Fort William, Madras, Bombay, Lahore” and omission of the words “and Nagpur” by \r\nthe Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances Order, 1949 (G.G.O. No. 4 of 1949), published in the Gazette of Pakistan  \r\n(Extraordinary), dated: 28 March 1949, pp. 223-283, Article 3 read with the Schedule. The word “Rangoon”  was omitted by the \r\nGovernment of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 1 April \r\n1937, pp. 75 -344, Article 3 read with th e First Schedule. The words “Lahore and Rangoon” were substituted for the words \r\n“Lahore, Rangoon and Nagpur” by the Central Provinces Courts (Supplementary) Act, 1935 (VIII of 1935); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 28 September 1935; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 5 October 1935, p. \r\n19, s. 2 read with the Schedule. The words “the following Courts,” were inserted and the words “Bombay, Lahore and Rangoon \r\nand 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 \r\nPunjab or the Chief Court of Lower Bur ma”  by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 (X of 1927); assented to by the \r\nGovernor General on 4 April 1927; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 16 April 1927, pp. 19 -25, \r\ns. 2 read with the First Schedule. The words “or the  Chief Court of Sind” were inserted after the word “Bombay” by the Sind \r\nCourts (Supplementary) Act, 1926 (XXXIV of 1926); assented to by the Governor Gener al on 9 September 1924; and, was \r\npublished in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary), dated: 1 October 19 26, pp. 192-193, s. 2 read with the Schedule: it came into \r\nforce on the commencement of the Sind Courts Act, 1926 (Bombay VII of 1926).  \r\n6\r\nInserted by the L imitation (Punjab Amendment) Act 2018 (VIII of 2018), published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary) , \r\ndated: 20 March 2018, p. 6615, s. 2. It was earlier omitted by the Limitation (Amendment) Act, 1965 (XI of 1965); assented to  \r\nby the President on 31 July 1965; and, was published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 3 August 1965, p. 693, \r\ns. 2. 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The date of the decree \r\nin appeal or , where \r\nnotice of the appeal \r\nwas not duly served, \r\nwhen the applicant \r\nhas knowledge of the \r\ndecree. \r\n170.– For leave to appeal as a pauper. \r\n2\r\n[Thirty days].\r\n \r\nThe date of the decree \r\nappealed from.  \r\n171.– Under the Code of Civil \r\nProcedure, 190 8\r\n3\r\n, \r\n4\r\n[by the legal  \r\nrepresentative of a deceased plaintiff or \r\ndefendant for setting aside an order or \r\njudgment made or p ronounced in his \r\nabsence]. \r\nSixty days. \r\n5\r\n[The date of the order \r\nor judgment]. \r\n172.–  Under the same Code by the \r\nassignee or the  receiver  of an insolvent \r\nplaintiff     or appellant for an order to set \r\naside the dismissal of a suit or an \r\nappeal. \r\n6\r\n[Sixty days]. The date of the order \r\nof dismissal. \r\n173.–  For a review of judgment except \r\nin the cases provided for by article 161 \r\nand article 162. \r\nNinety days. The date of the decree \r\nor order. \r\n174.–  For the issue of a notice under the \r\nsame Code, to show cause why  any \r\npayment made out  of Court of any \r\nmoney payable under a decree or any \r\nadjustment of the decree should not be \r\nrecorded as certified. \r\n7\r\n[Ninety days].\r\n \r\nWhen the payment or \r\nadjustment is made. \r\n175.–  For payment of the amount of a \r\ndecree by instalments. \r\nSix months.  The date of the \r\ndecree. \r\n \r\n1\r\nIbid.     \r\n2\r\nIbid.   \r\n3\r\nV of 1908.  \r\n4\r\nSubstituted for the words “for an order to se t aside an abateme nt” by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), \r\npublished in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary), dated: 14 April 1972, pp. 526-583, s. 2 read with the Schedule.  \r\n5\r\nIbid., for the words “the date of the abatement”. \r\n6\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor General \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n7\r\nSubstituted for the word “Ditto” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor Gene ral \r\non 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 read with \r\nthe First Schedule. \r\n176.–  Under the same Code to have the \r\nlegal representative of a deceased \r\nplaintiff or of a deceased appellant made \r\na party. \r\n1\r\n[Ninety days]. The date of the death \r\nof the deceased \r\nplaintiff or appellant. \r\n177.–  Under the same Code to have the \r\nlegal representative of a deceased \r\ndefendant or of a deceased respondent \r\nmade a party. \r\n2\r\n[Ninety days].\r\n \r\nThe date of  the death \r\nof the deceased \r\ndefendant or \r\nrespondent. \r\n3\r\n[178.– Under the Arbitration Act, 1940\r\n4\r\n, \r\nfor the filing in Court of an award. \r\nNinety days.\r\n \r\nThe date of service of \r\nthe notice of making of \r\nthe award.] \r\n179.–  By a person desiring to appeal \r\nunder the \r\n5\r\n[Code of Civil Proce dure, \r\n1908\r\n6\r\n] to \r\n7\r\n[the Supreme Court] for leave \r\nto appeal.  \r\n8\r\n[Ninety days]. The date of the decree \r\nappealed from. \r\n180.–  By a purchaser of immoveable \r\nproperty at a sale in execution of a \r\ndecree for delivery of possession.   \r\nThree years. \r\n \r\nWhen the sale \r\nbecomes absolute. \r\n \r\n1\r\nSubstituted for the words “ninety days” by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1923 (XI of 1923); assented to by the Governor \r\nGeneral on 5 March 1923; and, was published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary), dated: 10 March 1923, pp. 51 -56, s. 2 \r\nread with the First Schedule. 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