sec.49DEffect of payment by garnishee

sec.49D Effect of payment by garnishee

If the garnishee pays an amount to the commissioner under a garnishee notice, the garnishee— is taken to have acted under the authority of the applicant or former applicant or an authority mentioned in section 49A (1) (b) (iii) ; and if the garnishee is under an obligation to pay an amount to the applicant or former applicant—is taken to have satisfied the obligation to the extent of the payment. s 49D ins 2010 No. 11 s 71

• (a) is taken to have acted under the authority of the applicant or former applicant or an authority mentioned in section 49A (1) (b) (iii) ; and
• (b) if the garnishee is under an obligation to pay an amount to the applicant or former applicant—is taken to have satisfied the obligation to the extent of the payment.