Section 173: Dealing with unclaimed property of deceased seaman

(1)
Where no claim to the property of a deceased seaman or cadet received by the superintendent under this part of this Act is substantiated within one year after the receipt of the claim, the superintendent shall pay the same or the proceeds of the property committed into cash, into the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
(2)
If any subsequent claim is made to the property or the proceeds of a deceased seaman or cadet and the claim is established to the satisfaction of the superintendent, the amount or so much as appears to be due to the claimant, shall be paid to the claimant out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
(3)
If any claim is not established to the satisfaction of the superintendent, the claimant may apply by summons to a court of competent jurisdiction and the court, after taking evidence orally or on affidavit, shall make such order on the summons as the court deems just.
(4)
No claim on the property of a deceased seaman or cadet shall be entertained by the superintendent after the expiration of six years from the receipt of the property or proceeds by the superintendent without the approval of the Minister.