Singapore legislation

Clause 22

of Work Injury Compensation Bill

Clause 22

Discharge for payment

(1)

The receipt by any person who is paid in accordance with section 18(2), 19(1) or 21(2)(a), (b), (c) or (d) of the amount paid is a sufficient discharge for the compensation and interest paid.

(2)

The receipt by the Commissioner for any amount deposited under section 18(3), 19(2) or 59 is a sufficient discharge for the compensation and interest up to the amount so deposited.

(3)

Any payment of compensation or interest made in contravention of section 18(2), 19(1) or 21(2)(a), (b), (c) or (d) is deemed not to be a discharge for the compensation or interest paid.

(4)

This section does not affect the right of any person to make a claim against any other person who has been paid under section 18(2), 19(1) or 21(2) for the amount paid.

(5)

This section applies despite —

(a)

any written law relating to the administration or distribution of estates of deceased persons; (b)the Mental Capacity Act; and

(c)

the Insurance Act.