17AInterim payments of compensation

17A Interim payments of compensation

17A Interim payments of compensation

(1) At any time before a claim is determined, the Board may, with the consent of the claimant, make one or more interim payments of compensation to the claimant from the Coal Compensation Board funds.

(2) An interim payment of compensation shall not be made unless the payment is authorised by the Minister.

(3) An interim payment of compensation shall be made at the absolute discretion of the Board and the Board shall not be required to disclose the basis on which the interim payment is made or calculated.

(4) A person is not entitled to receive compensation under this instrument by reason only that the person has received an interim payment of compensation and the making of an interim payment in respect of a claim does not prevent the Board from refusing the claim.

(5) No appeal lies in respect of the making of or the refusal to make an interim payment of compensation.

cll 17A: Ins 13.9.1985. Am 14.11.1997.