23. Avoidance of doubt

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that the provisions of this Act shall-

(a)

not affect any deed or instrument lawfully executed prior to the date of commencement of this Act and pending registration in accordance with the provisions of Registration of Documents Ordinance

(Chapter 117);

(b)

not derogate from the powers of any Provincial

Council to levy or recover any stamp duty on any instrument or deed executed prior to the date of commencement of this Act;

(c)

not affect any action or suit pending before a court of law or any decision of a court of law given prior to the date of commencement of this Act;

(d)

not make a notary who has commenced his practice prior to the date of commencement of this Act, liable to execute a bond in terms of section 12 of the principal enactment.

Read on from s 24