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approved ‘by the Treasurer, who will sign the sheets 
48 witness to the payments having been made to the 
persons entitled to the money. Money should not be 
paid to unofficial persons for distribution in wages. 
279. The Treasurer, before paying any claim, will 
satisfy himself that :— 
(i) The payment will not cause an excess on 
the amount provided in the Hstimates or in 
special warrants, on the sub-head to which it is 
chargeable ; 
(ii) The expenditure has been authorised by 
Warrant or approved Requisition, as quoted on 
the voucher: 
(ili) The information furnished on the voucher 
is correct in all particulars and that the certificate 
is signed by the proper officer. 
(iv) All proper deductions from salaries or 
pensions on account of contributions, repayment 
of advances, family remittances, or other liabili- 
ties have been duly made. 
_ Sub-accountants making payments for the 
Ireasurer will similarly satisfy themselves in regard 
fo these points so far as they are in a position to do so. 
280. Payment will be made only to the persons 
Named in the vouchers, or their legal representatives, 
from whom signed receipts (duly stamped, where 
Necessary) must be taken at the time of payment. 
Where the recipient is unable to write, he will make 
his mark in acknowledgment of receipt, the act being 
Witnessed and the receipt countersigned by some 
Person other than the paying officer. Where this is 
impracticable, as occasionally in the case of pay- 
Ments to & number of labourers, the paying officer 
Will certify that the payments have been actually 
Made, such certificate being countersigned by some 
Person other than the paying officer who was present