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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 liabilities
 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