Landlord and Tenant Act 1935
55Application of proceeds
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55 Application of proceeds
*[Section 55 Amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 ]**[Section 55 Amended by No. 43 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 1 ]*The money to arise from such sale shall be applied in satisfaction of the charges of making the distress and sale and of the sum demanded; and the overplus, if any, shall be forthwith paid to the said tenant or owner, and the person causing such distress to be made shall deliver, if demanded at any time within 30 days from the time of such sale, a true account in writing of such sale.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.