255. Termination of imprisonment when fine paid

The imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine is either paid or levied by process of law.

If, before the expiration of the time of imprisonment fixed in default of payment such a proportion of the money is paid or levied is such that the time of imprisonment suffered in default of payment is not less than proportional to the part of the fine still unpaid, the imprisonment shall terminate.

The fine or any part thereof which remains unpaid may be levied at any time within 6 years after the passing of the sentence, and if under the sentence the offender is liable to imprisonment for a longer period than 6 years, then at any time prior to the expiration of that period, and the