36. Certain provisions of the Bills of Exchange Ordinance not to apply

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

(1)

The provisions of subsection (4) of section 52 of the Bills of Exchange Ordinance (Chapter 82) shall not apply –

(a)

to the presentment of a cheque for payment under subsection (1) of section 33;

(b)

to a cheque which is paid following presentment under subsection (1) of section 33.

(2)

Where a cheque is presented for payment by a banker under subsection (1) of section 33, the provisions of section 45 of the Bills of Exchange Ordinance (Chapter 82) shall not be construed as being applicable and requiring the presentment to be made at the proper place or at a reasonable hour on a business day.

(3)

The provisions of this Part of this Act shall, in so far as it is possible be read and construed as one with the Bills of

Exchange Ordinance (Chapter 82).

Read on from s 37

Part IV

Miscellaneous Provisions

Read on from Part IV