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Receiver (Order 40) - CPC Presentation
Receiver (Order 40) - CPC Presentation
Santhiya N - 124118030
Swetha T - 124118041
Contents
Definition of Receiver
Role of Receiver
Appointment of Receiver
Powers of Receiver
Duties & Liabilities of Receiver
Remuneration
Caselaws
Receiver - Definition
Under Order 40 Rule 1(d) powers of the receiver are provided as following:
Collection of rents and profits arising out of the property.
Application and disposal of such rents and profits.
Execution of documents as the owner himself.
To institute and defend the suit.
Such powers as the court may deem fit.
In Krishna Kumar v. Grindlays Bank P.L.C., it was held that the receiver
cannot sue or be sued without the leave of the Court, and if the suit is filed without
such leave, it is liable to be dismissed and its decree set aside. However, grant of leave
in the rule and refusal is generally an exception.
Duties and Liabilities of Receiver