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Section 21: Contracts not to be void on account of offences but interest and costs not to be allowed in certain cases

The Puducherry Pawnbrokers Act, 1966Union territory Act of Puducherry · Act 11 of 1966

Where a pawnbroker is guilty of an offence under this Act, or where his licence is cancelled under any of the provisions of this Act, any contract of pawn or other contract made by him, in relation to his business of pawnbroker, shall nevertheless not be void by reason only of that offence, or cancellation nor shall he by reason only of that offence or cancellation lose his lien on or right to the pledge or to the loan and the interest and other charges, if any, payable in respect thereof; nor shall that offence or cancellation affect any 511 obligation or liability incurred by the pawnbroker before that offence or cancellation.

Provided that if a pawnbroker fails to deliver to the pawner a pawn-ticket as required by section 7 or fails to give to the pawner or his agent a receipt as required by clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 10 or to furnish on a requisition made under clause (d) of that sub-section , a statement of account as required therein within one month after such requisition has been made, the pawnbroker shall not be entitled to any interest for the period of his default:

Provided further that if in any suit or proceeding relating to a loan, the Court finds that a pawnbroker has not maintained accounts as required by clause

(a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 10, he shall not be allowed his costs.

21. A. (Omitted).

Where this provision sits

ActThe Puducherry Pawnbrokers Act, 1966
Section21
Marginal noteContracts not to be void on account of offences but interest and costs not to be allowed in certain cases
JurisdictionUnion territory of Puducherry
StatusIn force as published by the source

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