Compensation to the lodge keeper in case of dispute

There being dispute between the lodger and the guest, over the quantum of compensation payable by the guest to the lodger, the guest shall deposit the entire amount before the competent court of the jurisdiction where the lodging house is located. § Sole paragraph - The dispute shall be resolved, taking into consideration the normal rates prevailing in the locality, the articles supplied and the services rendered to the guest and the debt shall be paid out of the amount deposited. The excess, if any, shall be applied in the manner indicated by the depositor, and in the absence of such indication shall continue in deposit, until the depositor collects or instructs somebody to collect it.