298. Where any Court has power to make an order directing payment to be made of any seaman's wages, fines or other sums of money, then, if-
| (a) the party directed to make such payment is the master or owner of a ship; and |
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| (b) such wages, fine or sum is not paid at the time and in the manner prescribed in the order, |
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the Court which made the order may (in addition to any other powers which it has for the purpose of compelling payment) direct the amount remaining unpaid to be levied by distress and sale of the ship, her tackle, furniture and apparel. |
Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts