https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=279735 Where execution of a partition decree is forwarded under Section 54 CPC, the power may be exercised by the Collector or a gazetted subordinate duly deputed by him, but not further delegated by a gazetted assistant to a Tahsildar. Auction proceedings conducted without such lawful authority are without jurisdiction and void. Mere participation or silence by the parties does not cure the defect, because acquiescence cannot confer power where none exists. The challenge therefore succeeded notwithstanding the parties' conduct. en-us Fri, 09 Jun 1989 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:07:36 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=279735 Where execution of a partition decree is forwarded under Section 54 CPC, the power may be exercised by the Collector or a gazetted subordinate duly deputed by him, but not further delegated by a gazetted assistant to a Tahsildar. Auction proceedings conducted without such lawful authority are without jurisdiction and void. Mere participation or silence by the parties does not cure the defect, because acquiescence cannot confer power where none exists. The challenge therefore succeeded notwithstanding the parties' conduct. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 09 Jun 1989 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=279735