In force · As amended up to 2026-08
27. Power to make rules for custody and sale of attached property .—With the sanction of the State Government, the[1] [High Court] may from time to time make rules consistent with this Act and with the Code of Civil Procedure[2] —
(a) for the custody and sale of movable property attached in execution of decrees;
(b) for the levy of a fee or commission on the sale of attached property and the disposal of the funds accruing from such fees;
(c) as to the appointment and remuneration of persons[3] [(not being persons in the service of the Government)] by whom property is to be attached, kept in custody and sold;
(d) as to the appointment and remuneration of persons[3] [(not being persons in the service of the Government)] by whom local investigations under section 180, and investigations and adjustments of accounts under section 181, of the Code of Civil Procedure[4] are to be made.
28. [ Power to revise decrees and orders of subordinate Courts .] — Rep. by the Oudh Civil Courts Act , 1879 (13 of 1879).
Source: India Code