Section191
Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006

Auction sale of land held by Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe

In force Act 8 of 2012 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 8 of 2012 Enacted 11 Feb 2016

Section 191 of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deals with auction sale of land held by Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. 191. Where the right, title or interest of a person belonging to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe in any land is sold by public auction under or in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and any other person belonging to such caste or tribe pays [an amount equal to the amount of the highes The Act was enacted on 11 Feb 2016.

191. Where the right, title or interest of a person belonging to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe in any land is sold by public auction under or in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and any other person belonging to such caste or tribe pays 1[an amount equal to the amount of the highest bid and a sum equal to one percent amount of the purchase money for payment to the purchaser,] within a period of thirty days from the date of such auction, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Code or any other law for the time being in force, the person so offering the amount shall be entitled to preference in the matter of sale over and above any person not belonging to such caste or tribe :

Provided that if there are more persons than one making such deposit, bids shall be called from them on the spot, and the highest bidder shall be entitled to such preference :

2 [Provided further that where the auction sale in favour of highest bidder is not confirmed due to the preference under this section, he shall be entitled to receive back the money deposited by him plus an amount equivalent to one percent of such money deposited for that purpose.]

Section 191, Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 (Act 8 of 2012).

Questions about Section 191

What does Section 191 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 deal with?

Section 191 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 is headed "Auction sale of land held by Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe". 191. Where the right, title or interest of a person belonging to a scheduled caste or scheduled tribe in any land is sold by public auction under or in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and any other person belonging to such caste or tribe pays [an amount equal to the amount of the highes

How do I find court cases under Section 191 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006?

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When was Section 191 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 enacted?

Section 191 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006, cited as Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006 191, was enacted on 11 Feb 2016 as Act 8 of 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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