Where the net proceeds of any sale held under [rule 5] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " the last preceding rule" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] are found insufficient to pay the amount due to the plaintiff, the Court, on application by him may, if the balance is legally recoverable from the defendant otherwise than out of the property sold, pass a decree for such balance.

Where the net proceeds of any sale held under [rule 5] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " the last preceding rule" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] are found insufficient to pay the amount due to the plaintiff, the Court, on application by him may, if the balance is legally recoverable from the defendant otherwise than out of the property sold, pass a decree for such balance.