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| (1) A pension payable under this Act to a minor may be paid by the Director either directly to the minor or to such holder of a designated office or such other person as may be appointed by the Director in writing to receive the pension on behalf of the minor. Where the pension is paid to any person so appointed, he shall apply the pension for the maintenance, support or benefit of the minor in accordance with such terms and conditions as, may be determined by the Director. |
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| (2) In determining under section 21 or section; 22 or this section, any terms and conditions for the maintenance, support or benefit of a widower or any child, the Director shall have regard to the welfare and needs of such widower or such child. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts