Section 7(1) in The Punjab Restitution of Mortgaged Lands Act, 1938
(1)If the Collector finds that the mortgage is one to which this Act applies he shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other enactment for the time being in force in cases where he finds that the value of the benefits enjoyed by the mortgagee, while in possession, equal or exceed twice the amount of the principal sum originally advanced under the mortgage, order in writing -(a)that the mortgage be extinguished, and(b)where the mortgagee is still in possession, that the mortgagor be put into possession of the mortgaged land as against the mortgagee and that the title deeds, if any, be restored to the mortgagor.
