Section 17

The proceeds of any sale under this Act shall be applied in the first place in satisfaction of the arrear together with fees and costs due and in the event of there being any surplus remaining the Collector shall if he is satisfied as to the right of any person claiming the surplus pay the amount thereof to that person, and if he is not so satisfied shall hold the amount in trust for the person who may ultimately succeed in due course of law in establishing his title thereto:Provided that it shall be lawful for the Collector in his discretion to apply any such surplus or part thereof to the payment of any arrear together with fees and costs due in respect of any other land belonging to the same owner within Singapore and thereupon to take action as if a tender had been made under section 8.