Section 29

Any dispute as to whether any compensation is payable under this Act and as to the amount of any compensation payable under this Act must be referred to a Compensation Board for determination in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

An application to a Compensation Board for the determination of any dispute under subsection (1) must not be made before the expiry of 4 weeks from the making of the claim under section 28(3) or (4) unless a notification has been given to the applicant under section 28(5); and where such notification contains a further offer by the competent authority, the person to whom it is given is deemed to have accepted the offer unless the person makes such an application within 8 weeks from receipt of the notification.