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      Question

      Section 35 of the SARFAESI Act contains a non-obstante

      clause. What is the effect of Section 35?
      A The Act is subordinate to the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B The Act applies only to scheduled commercial banks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C SARFAESI cannot override the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Provisions of the Act will prevail over RBI Act guidelines Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent in any other law for the time being in force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 35 of the SARFAESI Act is the general overriding provision which states: 'The provisions of this Act shall have effect, notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law.' This is a sweeping non-obstante clause that gives SARFAESI supremacy over other laws. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that the IBC, 2016 will have primacy over SARFAESI in insolvency situations (as reflected in Section 13(9)'s reference to IBC). Section 35 is a classic exam-tested provision demonstrating the Act's overriding character in the legal landscape of financial recovery.

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