The Bird and Company Ltd. (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings and other Properties) Act, 1980
20. Disbursement of money by the Commissioner to claimants.-
After admitting a claim under this Act, the amount due in respect of such claim shall be paid by the Commissioner to the person or persons to whom such amount is due, and, on such payment, the liability of the Company in respect of such claim shall stand discharged.