§82 — Execution of decree

[(1) 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 [such decree]. [(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 [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.] 1. Ins. by Act 104 of 1976, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977). 2. Subs. by s. 28, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 1-2-1977). 3. Subs. by s. 28, ibid., for “such report” (w.e.f. 1-2-1977). 4. Ins. by Act 32 of 1949, s. 2. 5. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “the Dominion of India”. [S uits by A liens a nd by or a gainst F oreign R ulers, A mbassadors And E nvoys ]