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| (1) Where the aggregate amount of salvage payable in respect of salvage services rendered in Ceylon has been finally determined, either summarily in the manner provided by this Chapter or by agreement, and does not exceed two thousand rupees, but a dispute arises as to the apportionment thereof among several claimants, the person liable to pay such amount may apply to a receiver of wrecks for liberty to pay such amount to him. |
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| (2) The receiver shall, if he thinks fit, receive the amount referred to in sub-section (1) accordingly, and shall grant to the person paying the amount a certificate of the amount paid and of the services in respect of which it is paid. |
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| (3) A certificate granted under sub-section (2) in respect of any amount shall be a full discharge and indemnity to the person by whom the amount is paid and to his vessel, cargo, apparel and effects, against the claims of all persons whomsoever in respect of the services mentioned in the certificate. |
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| (4) The receiver shall with all convenient speed distribute any amount received by him under this section among the persons entitled thereto on such evidence and in such shares and proportions as he thinks fit, and may retain any money which appears to him to be payable to any person who is absent. |
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| (5) A distribution of any amount made by a receiver of wrecks in pursuance of this section shall be final and conclusive as against all persons claiming to be entitled to any portion of the amount distributed. |
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