The WASTE-LANDS (CLAIMS) ACT, 1863

Section 3. Pending enquiry, sale &c., to be postponed

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. Pending enquiry, sale &c., to be postponed. Pending an enquiry into any claim or objection under the last preceding Section, the Collector or other Officer as aforesaid shall postpone the sale or other disposition of the land ; and, if he shall order that such claim or objection be rejected, he shall further postpone the sale or other disposition of the land, to allow the claimant or objector to contest the order of rejection in the manner hereinafter provided.

Source: India Code