15. Where a fine is imposed by the Court for an offence under section 3 of this Act, such Court may direct that-
| (a) the whole or any part of the fine recovered, be paid to the Issuer of the payment device or to any other person who has suffered loss thereby, as compensation for such loss ; and |
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| (b) unless the court otherwise directs, all moneys, items or property, seized by the police during the course of investigations shall be returned to the issuer of the payment device as the lawful owner or to the person who establishes his lawful right to such moneys, items or property. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts