# The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Section 82: Execution of decree

- Act: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908)
- In force from: 1909-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/cpc/section/82/

## Text

1[(I) Where, in a suit by or against the Government or by or against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity, a decree is passed against the Union of India or a State or, as the case may be, the public officer, such decree shall not be executed except in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2).] (2) Execution shall not be issued on any such decree unless it remains unsatisfied for the period of three months computed from the date of 2 [such decree.] 3[(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply in relation to an order or award as they apply in relation to a decree, if the order or award — (a) is passed or made against 4 [the Union of India or a State or a public officer in respect of any such act as aforesaid, whether by a Court or by any other authority; and (b) is capable of being executed under the provisions of this Code or of any other law for the time being in force as if it were a decree.]

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