15 Jun 1994
Shanly v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation
- Citation
- [1994] NZACC 40
- Court
- District Court
Because the appellant did not make the written election required by s147(2) before 1 April 1993 he is deemed under s147(3) to have elected an independence allowance and is therefore not entitled to lump sum compensation; the statute provides no discretion to award a lump sum in these circumstances.
- Election for lump sum compensation
- Deemed election to independence allowance
- Transitional provisions
- Notification of claimants