Clause 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 shall 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) shall not be made before the expiration 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 a notification contains a further offer by the competent authority, the person to whom it is given shall be deemed to have accepted the offer unless he makes such an application within 8 weeks from receipt of the notification.