115. Limitation of right to set-off, &c., in suit for arrears
In a suit for the recovery of an arrear of revenue not being revenue payable directly to Government, and in a suit brought by a lambardar to recover the amount of any revenue payable to Government through him, the defendant shall not, except with the permission of the Court,—
(a)
Set-off against the plaintiff's demand any sum of money recoverable by him from the plaintiff; or
(b)
claim credit for any payment purporting to have been made on account when such payment was made before the date on which the amount thereof became due.