(1) The proceeds of sale by auction or by private agreement shall be applied in the following order —
(a) the expenses of the sale;
(b) the Police detention fees, including fees for the performance of any duty in that connection;
(c) the claims, in order of priority established by law, of any person who by order of the Court or the operation of the law is entitled to payment by the Commissioner, out of the proceeds of the sale.
(Amended by Act 10 of 2006)
(2) Any surplus from the proceeds of sale shall upon demand be paid to the person registered as owner of the motor vehicle or trailer immediately before the registration of the Commissioner as owner.