Partition of estate or separation of share

Q: When did Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 54, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 5 of 1908 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1908 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 21 Mar 1908 In force 01 Jan 1909

Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with partition of estate or separation of share. Where the decree is for the partition of an undivided estate assessed to the payment of revenue to the Government, or for the separate possession of a share of such an estate, the partition of the estate or the separation of the share shall be made by the Collector or any gazetted subordinate of the The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

Where the decree is for the partition of an undivided estate assessed to the payment of revenue to the Government, or for the separate possession of a share of such an estate, the partition of the estate or the separation of the share shall be made by the Collector or any gazetted subordinate of the Collector deputed by him in this behalf, in accordance with the law (if any) for the time being in force relating to the partition, or the separate possession of shares, of such estates.
STATE AMENDMENTS
Karnataka.--
For Section 54, the following Section shall be substituted, namely.--
"54. Partition of estate or separation of share.--Where the decree is for the partition of an undivided estate assessed to the payment of revenue to the Government, or for the separate possession of a share of such an estate, the partition of the estate or the separation of the share of such an estate shall be made by the Court in accordance with the law if any, for the time being in force relating to the partition or the separate possession of shares, and if necessary on the report of a revenue officer, not below the rank of Tahsildar or such other person as the Court may appoint as Commissioner in that behalf."
[Vide Karnataka Act 36 of 1998, sec. 2.]
Section 54, The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

Questions about Section 54

What does Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure deal with?

Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure is headed "Partition of estate or separation of share". Where the decree is for the partition of an undivided estate assessed to the payment of revenue to the Government, or for the separate possession of a share of such an estate, the partition of the estate or the separation of the share shall be made by the Collector or any gazetted subordinate of the

How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure?

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When did Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure come into force?

Section 54 of the Code of Civil Procedure, cited as CPC 54, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 21 Mar 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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