Encashment of military-held certificates allows commanding officers to requisition payment despite existing nominations. A commanding officer or committee may requisition the post office to pay the amount due on a National Savings Certificate when its holder, subject to the Army Act, Air Force Act, or Navy Act, dies or deserts; the post office officer must comply even if a nomination in favour of another person exists, and the requisition must be made under the disposal provisions applicable to the holder's service branch.
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Encashment of military-held certificates allows commanding officers to requisition payment despite existing nominations.
A commanding officer or committee may requisition the post office to pay the amount due on a National Savings Certificate when its holder, subject to the Army Act, Air Force Act, or Navy Act, dies or deserts; the post office officer must comply even if a nomination in favour of another person exists, and the requisition must be made under the disposal provisions applicable to the holder's service branch.
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