What is maximum and minimum period of limitation prescribed by Limitation Act, 1963 and also state that in which kind of suits it is provided?

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What is maximum and minimum period of limitation prescribed by Limitation Act, 1963 and also state that in which kind of suits it is provided?

Answer & Explanation:

Maximum period of limitation The maximum period of limitation prescribed by the Limitation Act, 1963 is 30 years. They are as follows: Suits by mortgagors for the redemption or recovery of possession of immovable property mortgaged; Suits by mortgagee for foreclosure; Suits by or on behalf of the Central Government or any State Government including the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Suits by or on behalf of any local authority for possession of any public street or road or any part thereof from which it has been dispossessed or of which it has discontinued the possession. Minimum period of limitation The minimum period of limitation of 10 days is prescribed for application for leave to appear and defend a suit under summary procedure from the date of service of the summons.

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