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Part IX · Compensation and Interim Awards

64. Onus of proving the claim

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The onus of proving a claim for compensation or interim award under this Part of this Act shall lie with the person who makes the claim.

(2)

Notwithstanding any rule of evidence or any prohibition in respect of the admissibility of evidence, a court determining the payment of compensation under this

Act or the Authority determining on the payment of an interim award under this Act, may take into account any statement of a victim of crime or witness or any other person relevant to the proceedings.

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Part X

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Part XI

Finance

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Part XII

General

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Schedules