Continuation of Compensation Schemes Act, 1946

Continuation of compensation scheme for seamen.

4.—(1) In this section the expression “the Order” means the Emergency Powers (No. 263) Order, 1943 (S.R. & O., No. 86 of 1943).

(2) The Order shall continue in force after the 1st day of September, 1946, subject to the modification that it shall not apply to an injury or detention, within the meaning of the Order, sustained by a person after that date, or to the loss or presumed loss of a person, or the loss of or damage to the effects of a person, or the loss presumed loss or wreck of a ship, occurring after that date.

(3) If, after the 1st day of September, 1946, any person contravenes Article 17 of the Order, he shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding twenty-five pounds or, at the discretion of the Court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.

(4) The Supplies and Services (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946, shall not apply to the Order.