Section 5: Consequence of contravention

5. Consequence of contravention (1) An agreement which is in contravention of— (a) section 3; or (b) a condition imposed in a certificate, shall be void. (2) Where property is held, purchased or otherwise acquired in contravention of— (a) section 3; or (b) a condition imposed in a certificate, the Curator shall forthwith— (i) take possession of the property; and (ii) cause it to be sold in accordance with the Sale of Immovable Property Act. (3) A person, other than a non-citizen, who acquires property pursuant to a sale under subsection (2) (b) (ii), shall acquire a good title to the property. (4) The proceeds of a sale under subsection (2) (b) (ii) shall, after deduction of all charges, be paid over, in such manner as the Master and Registrar may determine, to the non-citizen or other person who appears to be entitled to them. N36 – 5 [Issue 9]