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In support of this contention, reliance is placed upon three decisions of the Privy Council. In 12 Moo Ind App 244 (PC), a sale under the Bengal Regulation 8 of 1819 having been set aside and the Putneedars restored to possession, the Zamindar filed a suit for recovery of the arrears of rent which had accrued before and during the time they were out of possession. The defence was that the claim was barred because the suit had not been brought within three years from the date when each Instalment of rent fell due. This contention was overruled and it was held by the Privy Council that the cause of action accrued on the date of the decree reversing the auction sale and the consequent revival of the obligation to pay the rent. Their Lordships' view of the case is stated thus: