Rule 54 of CPC : Rule 54: Attachment of immovable property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh borrowed ₹10 lakhs from a bank but failed to repay the loan. The bank filed a lawsuit, and the court issued a decree in favor of the bank. Rajesh owns a piece of land in his village. To recover the loan amount, the bank requests the court to attach Rajesh's land.

1. The court issues an order prohibiting Rajesh from selling or mortgaging the land and also prohibits others from buying or taking any interest in the land.
2. The court orders Rajesh to appear on a specified date to discuss the terms of the sale proclamation.
3. The court's order is announced in the village by beating a drum and is also posted on the land, the village Gram Panchayat office, the district Collector's office, and the court-house.

Example 2:

Meena won a lawsuit against her business partner, Suresh, who owes her ₹5 lakhs as per the court's decree. Suresh owns a commercial building in the city. Meena requests the court to attach Suresh's building to recover her money.

1. The court issues an order preventing Suresh from transferring or mortgaging the building and prohibits others from taking any benefit from such a transfer.
2. The court orders Suresh to attend a court hearing on a specified date to discuss the terms of the sale proclamation.
3. The court's order is announced by a public announcement system in the vicinity of the building, and copies of the order are posted on the building, the court-house, and other relevant public offices.

Example 3:

Anita lent ₹2 lakhs to her friend, Sunil, who failed to repay the amount. Anita filed a case, and the court ruled in her favor. Sunil owns agricultural land in a nearby village. Anita requests the court to attach Sunil's land to recover her money.

1. The court issues an order prohibiting Sunil from selling or mortgaging the land and also prohibits others from taking any interest in the land.
2. The court orders Sunil to appear on a specified date to discuss the terms of the sale proclamation.
3. The court's order is announced in the village by beating a drum and is also posted on the land, the Gram Panchayat office, the district Collector's office, and the court-house.