Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies if the Minister is satisfied an amount held by the Office (other than an amount in the Fund) is in excess of that required as adequate provision for conducting the commercial business for a financial year for the following:
(a) actual and contingent liabilities of the Office;
(b) reasonable operating and other expenses of the Office.
(2) The Minister may direct the Office to pay the amount, or part of it, into the Central Holding Authority by the date stated in the direction.
(3) The Minister must table a copy of the direction under subsection (2) in the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after giving it.