1[130A. Certain undisbursed amounts to be utilised for welfare of seamen.--Subject to the
provisions of section 160 and to such restriction and conditions as may be prescribed any amount
deposited with or recovered by the shipping master for making payment in accordance with the
allotment note made by a seaman or for being paid to a seaman or his nominee may, if such amount
remains unclaimed with the shipping master for a period of not less than six years be utilised for the
welfare of seamen in such manner as the Central Government may direct.]
1. Ins. by Act 41 of 1984, s. 8 (w.e.f.15-7-1985).