Receiver

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

TANMOY MUKHERJEE INSTITUTE OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE

Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee

Advocate

Receiver-

Tanmoy Mukherjee

Advocate

Section 94(d), Order 40 and section 51(d) deal with Receiver.

 A Receiver is neutral, court appointed officer who takes custody, management and protection of property, when the court believes that the property needs protection during the pending suit.

Statutory Provisions-

Sec 94(2) - Court may appoint a receiver of any property and enforce the performance of his duties by attaching and selling his property.

 Order 40- Detailed rules regarding the appointment, duties, powers and liabilities of the Receiver.

 Sec 51(d)- Appointment of a receiver is one of the modes of executing a decree.

Who is a Receiver?

When is a receiver appointed?

Powers of Receivers [Order 40, Rule 1]-

Duties of Receiver-

Liability of Receiver-

Removal of Receiver-

Effect of appointment of Receiver-

Reference Cases –