Section 102(1) in The Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 1961
(1)The Land Development Bank or the [State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Multipurpose Development Bank] [Substituted 'State Land Development Bank' by Notification No. CSL-2014/697/C.R.04/13C, dated 30.8.2014 (w.e.f. 23.12.1961).], which has purchased any immovable property sold under Chapter XI of the Act shall, unless otherwise directed by the Trustee, use its best endeavour to sell the property as early as possible to the best advantage of the Bank. The sale shall be effected by public auction within a period of six months from the date of purchase or within such further period as may be permitted by the Trustee.