Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
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Summary
Intentionally obstructing a sale of property that a public servant has lawfully offered for sale is an offence. The offender can be punished with imprisonment for up to one month, or a fine up to five hundred rupees, or both. It applies when the obstruction blocks a sale carried out under the public servant's authority.
Example
Ravi stands in front of a truck carrying goods the municipal officer has put up for auction to stop bidders. He can be prosecuted and may face up to one month in jail, or a fine up to five hundred rupees, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever intentionally obstructs any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
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