Section 143 of PLRA : Section 143: Preservation Of Attached Produce

Explanation using Example

Imagine a farmer, Mr. Singh, who has a pending loan with a local bank. Due to non-payment, the bank obtains a court order to attach the wheat crop on Mr. Singh's farm as a way to recover the debt. According to Section 143(1) of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, even though the crop is attached, Mr. Singh is still allowed to harvest and store his wheat to prevent it from spoiling.

If Mr. Singh neglects to harvest the crop, under Section 143(2), the officer responsible for the attachment must step in and arrange for the crop to be harvested and stored to ensure it doesn't go to waste.

Later, the attached wheat crop is auctioned off by the court to the highest bidder. As per Section 143(3), the buyer of the crop, Mrs. Kaur, has the right to enter Mr. Singh's farm to collect the wheat. She can also appoint someone else to do this on her behalf, ensuring that she can take possession of the wheat she purchased and do whatever is necessary to preserve and transport it.