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| (1) There shall be paid to every receiver of wrecks the expenses properly incurred by him in the performance of his duties, and also in respect of such other matters as may be prescribed such fees as may be prescribed; and such receiver shall not be entitled to any remuneration other than such payments. |
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| (2) A receiver of wrecks shall, in addition to all other rights and remedies for the recovery of the expenses and fees referred to in sub-section (1), have the same rights and remedies in respect thereof as a salvor has in respect of salvage due to him. |
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| (3) Whenever any dispute arises as to the amount payable to any receiver of wrecks in respect of expenses or fees, such dispute shall be determined by the Minister, whose decision shall be final. |
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| (4) All fees received by a receiver of wrecks in respect of any services performed by him as such receiver shall be accounted for to the Government, and shall be applied in defraying any expenses duly incurred in carrying this Act into effect and, subject to such application, shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund of Ceylon. |
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