Burden of proof of consideration

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other enactment for the time being in force, the burden of proving that any consideration alleged to have been paid by a money-lender actually passed shall be on him; unless the consideration is acknowledged by a debtor in his own handwriting or has been endorsed by the registering officer acting under clause

1. (c) of sub-section

1. (1) of section 58 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, as having been paid in his presence.