22APower of Commissioner to require further deposit in cases of fatal accident
1[22A. Power of Commissioner to require further deposit in cases of fatal accident.--(1) Where any sum has been deposited by an employer as compensation payable in respect of a 2[employee] whose injury has resulted in death, and in the opinion of the Commissioner such sum is insufficient, the Commissioner may, by notice in writing stating his reasons, call upon the employer to show cause why he should not make a further deposit within such time as may be stated in the notice.
(2) If the employer fails to show cause to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, the Commissioner may make an award determining the total amount payable, and requiring the employer to deposit the deficiency.]
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1 Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 16.
2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for "workman" (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
- 19 Reference to Commissioners
- 20 Appointment of Commissioners
- 21 Venue of proceedings and transfer
- 22 Form of application
- 22A Power of Commissioner to require further deposit in cases of fatal accident
- 23 Powers and procedure of Commissioners
- 24 Appearance of parties
- 25 Method of recording evidence
- 25A Time limit of disposal of cases relating to compensation
- 26 Costs
- 27 Power to submit eases
- 28 Registration of Agreements
- 29 Effect of failure to register agreement
- 30 Appeals
- 30A [Omitted.]
- 31 Recovery