Where the net proceeds of any sale held under [rule 8] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " the last preceeding rule" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] are found insufficient to pay the amount due to the defendant, the Court, [on application by him in execution] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " on application by him" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] , may, if the balance is legally recoverable from the plaintiff otherwise than out of the property sold, pass a decree for such balance.

Where the net proceeds of any sale held under [rule 8] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " the last preceeding rule" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] are found insufficient to pay the amount due to the defendant, the Court, [on application by him in execution] [Substituted by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1976, Section 72 for " on application by him" (w.e.f. 1.2.1977).] , may, if the balance is legally recoverable from the plaintiff otherwise than out of the property sold, pass a decree for such balance.