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{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 An Act to consolidate }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nd amend the law}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 rel}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 at}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 in}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 g}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to child}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nefit}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 , }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 old}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 ag}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 pen}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 sion}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 and }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 d}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 es}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 titute and infirm persons relief, and to provide }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 for}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 capitalisation of}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 child}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 benefit}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 May}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 1989 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 B}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 E IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 session assembled, and by the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 authority of the same, as}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 Short Title and commencement}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 (1) This Act may be }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 cited as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 the Welfare Act 198}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 9}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 . \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 Part II of this Act shall come into force on a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 date to be determined by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 the Minister and notified by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 publication in the Gazette. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15298120\charrsid11809156 \par (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Section 14 shall be deemed to have come into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 force on the 1}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid15140855\charrsid15140855 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 day of January 1989. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 I}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nterpret}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 tion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 In this Act, unless the context }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 otherwise requires }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Department" means the d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 epartment of Internal Affairs; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Minister" means th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 e Minister of Internal Affairs; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Secretary" means the Secretary of Internal Affairs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 PART I \par CHILD B}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9069885\charrsid11809156 E}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 NEFIT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 context}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 otherwise requires }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Applicant" mea}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ns }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827\charrsid11809156 person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 whom or on who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 se }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 behalf }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 an application is made for a benefit;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5376543\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Beneficiary" means a person to whom a child }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 benefit }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 is payable; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 "Chief Examiner" m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 eans the Chief Examiner of Child Benef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 its appointed under section 11; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql 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}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Benefits appointed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 un}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 der s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ctio}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 11; \par }\pard \ql 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benefit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, on the application of the father or mother of the chi ld or other person to whom the benefit would be payable under section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a child benefit shall }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 granted in respect of each child under the age of ten years. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) For the purposes of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Part the term "child" includes a stepchild, an adopted child and any child who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 , }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 though not a member of the applicant's family, is maintained as a member of that family but}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 does }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 not include }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) Any child who is n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 ot}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 in fact }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 maintained as a member of the f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 amily of the applicant; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) Any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10499204\charrsid11809156 child in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 respect of whom a child benefit is already payable; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15298120 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) Any child in respect of whom a child benefit is payable but which benefit has been capitalised for the purpos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 s of obtaining an advance under Part }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 II}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 and such advance has not been repaid as provided for under that Part. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 5}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . Qualifications for child benefit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 A child benefit shall not be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10499204\charrsid11809156 payable in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 respect of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 child unless the child is reside}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nt in the Cook Islands and the Chief Examiner is satisfied that the child is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15140855 likely}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to remain in the Cook}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 s. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 Rate of child }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 benefit}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, the rate of child benefit payable to any beneficiary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10499204\charrsid11809156 shall be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 that rate as shall from time to time be fixed by Order in Executive Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nci}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 (2) Every Order mad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e pursuant to subsection (1) shall come into force on a date to be specified in that Order (whether that date be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 before or after t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 he dat}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 e of its passing) and if no su}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ch date is specified, it shall come into force on the date it is }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 passed. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 7}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . Period for which child}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 b}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 enefit pay}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 b}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 le}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The child be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 ne}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 fit payable in respect of a child shall, subject }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 to subsections (2), (3), (4) and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5), commence on the first day of the pay period i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 which the child was born, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 nd shall conti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nue until that chil}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 is ten years old. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) The right of any beneficiary to receive a child benefit on and after the first day of the pay period in which the child was born shall not }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 affected if the application for the benefit is, received within 6 months after the date of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 birth of the child. \par \par (3) If an application is received on a date more than 6 months after the date of birth of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 child, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 benefit shall commence from a date 6 months prior}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 to the date }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 on which the application was received. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) A child benefit in respect of a child shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 cease }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to be payable at the end of the pay period in which the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 child }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 attains the age of ten years. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5) If a child in respect of whom }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 a child benefit is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 payable dies, or ceases to reside in the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 Islands, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 benefit in respect of that child shall continue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 until the end of the pay period in which the child dies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or ceases to reside in the Cook Islands, and the amount (if any) unpaid on that date may be paid to the person to whom the benefit was payable on that date or, such other person as the Chief Examiner may determine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15298120\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Person to whom child benefit is payable}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Unless otherwise determined by the Chief Examiner, child benefit shall be payable to the mother of the child or children (whether application for the benefit has been made by the mother or father). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) The child benefit payable in respect of any child may be paid to the father of that child if the Chief Examiner determines that payment should be made to him. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) In any other case the Chief Examiner may, if he thinks fit, determine that the child benefit shall be paid to any reputable person for the benefit of the child or any person havin g care and control of the child. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Child benefit to be expended for }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 maintenance and }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 education of children}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 All money received }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 by way of child }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 benefit under this Part shall be used towar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 ds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 the maintenance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or education of the child or children in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 respect of whom it is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 paid, and the Chief Examiner may refuse }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 to grant a benefit }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or may terminate or suspend the benefit if }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8393459 he is satisfied }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 that the benefit will not be or has applied. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 Method of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 applying for benefit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Application for a child benefit shall be in writing addressed to the Chief Examiner of Child Benefits and shall be in such form}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 with }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par such information and evidence as the Minister may from to time determine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) In the case }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 of an application for a child benefit f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 rom a person living on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 an island }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 other than Rarotonga, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 application }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 may be lodged with the Chief Administration }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 Officer who }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 shall transmit the same to the Chief Examiner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15298120\charrsid11809156 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The Chief Administration Officer upon receiving an application pursuant to subsection (2) shall endorse upon th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 e application the date that he }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 received it. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15298120\charrsid11809156 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Chief Examiner and Examiners}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) The Minister }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 shall appoint }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a Chief Examiner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 of Child Benefits and such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 other persons }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 as h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e thinks necessar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 y}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 as Examiners of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15298120\charrsid11809156 Child }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Benefits. \par \par (2) Persons appointed under subsection (1) shall ho}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 office at the pleasure of the M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 inister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 A }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 appointed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 hie}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Exa}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 iner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 an }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 Examiner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ho is not an employee of the Pu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 blic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Service}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of any ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 hoc body of Government shall be entitled to be paid, from funds appropriated for that purpose, such remuneration and allowance as may from time to time be fixed by Order in Executive Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 I}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nvesti}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 atio}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 n }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 pp}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 lications}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 very application for a child benefit shall be investigated by the Chief Examiner or an Examiner. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Where an application is investigated by an Examiner, the Examiner shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 report his}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 findings to the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ief Examiner who shall have the final power of decisi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 on as to whether the benefit i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 s payable and if so, to whom. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) It shall be the duty of every person to answer all questions put to him by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 Chief Examiner or an Examine }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 r }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 concerning any application for a child benefit or concerning any statements contained in any application for a benefit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ) Every person commits an offence who demands or accepts from any applicant or from any other person any fee or other consideration for procuring or endeavouring to procur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 e any benefit }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15147725 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 nder this Part.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Recover of e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 xcess or improperly procured pa}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 yments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 If any benefit or instalment of a benefit is paid in excess of the amount to which the beneficiary is by law entitled or if a benefit is procured to be paid by fraud or false information the amount so paid or paid in excess may be recovered from the beneficiary as a debt due to the Crown at the suit of the Chief Examiner, or the Chief Exa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 miner may make any necessary ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 justments in any instalment of the same or any other benefit thereafter beco}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ing payable to the beneficiary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 Lump}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 su}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 m payment in respect of}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 new born child}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Part }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8413965 there }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 shall be payable, in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8413965 respect of a child in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 addition to a child benefit, a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 lump }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8413965 sum allowance not exceeding $100 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 where }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) The child i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 s born in the Cook Islands; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) There is or will be payable in respe}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 ct of child a child benefit; an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 d \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) Application for such allowance is made within 6 months from the date of the birth of the child.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Every application pursuant to subsection (1)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 be made by a person entitled to make application pursuant subsection (1) of section }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8413965 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) Every allowance paid }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8413965 u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nder this section shall be paid to such person who at the date of payment is entitled to have paid to him the child benefit payable in respect of that child pursuant to section 8. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 I}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ncrease}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of lum}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 p sum}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 allowance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 Queen'}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 s Representative may from time to time by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16398678 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 rder in Executive Council increase the lump sum allowance payable pursuant to section 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16398678 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Every person who makes any statement knowing it to be false in any material particular, or who wilfu lly does or says anything or omits to do or say anything for the purpose of misleading or attempting to mislead any officer concerned in the administration of this Part or any other person whomsoever for the purpose of obtaining (for himself or any other person) or which results in himself or any other person obtaining }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) Any benefit under this Part; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) Any payment from any account administered under this Part; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to a fine not exceeding $500 or to both such imprisonment and fine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Proceedings for offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other enactment an information for any offence against this Part may be laid at any time within twelve months after the facts alleged in the information have been brought to the knowledge of any officer concerned in the administration of this Part. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 General penalty for offences}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 person}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 who commits an offence against this Part or any regulations relating to this Part for which no penalty is provided shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 PART II \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 ADVANCES FOR HOUSING PURPOSES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2911744 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Advance", means an advance for housing purposes made under this Part; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Applicant", means any person who has applied for an advance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 B}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 eneficiary", in relation to any child benefit means the person to whom the child benefit is payable under Part I; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Capitalised value", in relation to any child benefit, means the capitalised value of the benefit until the child in respect of whom it is pa yable attains the age of 10 years, or, where that value is calculated in respect of any earlier age, until the child attains that earlier age, determined under this Part; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Dwelling", includes all necessary outbuildings and appurtenances in connection with a dwelling; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 "Child benefit", means a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 child benefit under Part I being a benefit in respect of a child under 10 years of age; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Land" means an interest in land that is either }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) An estate in leasehold; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) A Right of Occupation granted pursuant to section 50 of the Cook Islands Amendment Act 1996; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) A Vesting Order made pursuant to section 23 of the Coo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islands Amendment Act 1960. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6969768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 "Pay period", in relation to any child benefit, means}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 a period of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911744 4}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 complete weeks for which pursuant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 to Part I the benefit is payable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 (2) Where a child benefit is payable in r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 spect of 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 or more children, then, for the purposes of this Part, a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 separate benefit shall b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 e deemed to be payable in respect of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 each child.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Advanc}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 es for A hous}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ing}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 urposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Subject}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 provisions}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of this Part, on the application of a beneficiary who pursuant to section 25 is eligible to receive such a n advance, the Minister may, in his discretion, authorise the making of an advance for any housing purpose to the beneficiary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10448317\charrsid11809156 of an }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 amount not: exceeding the capitalised value of the child benefit or benef}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 its payable to the beneficiary: \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Provided that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ( a) Where application is made for an advance against the capitalised value of the child benefits payable in respect of 2 or more children of the beneficiary, the a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 dvance together with the amount}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of the unpaid balance of any other advance under this Part pre viously made to the beneficiary shall not exceed $5,000 or such other sum as may from time to time be fixed by order in Executive Council; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) No such advance shall be made of an amount which together with the amount of any previous advance or advances under this Part is less than $500. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 Housing }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 purpose}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Subject to the provisions of section 22, the following purposes are hereby declared to be housing purposes for the purpose of this Part, namely }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) The acquisition of land and the erection thereon of a new dwelling, to be used by the beneficiary as a home for the beneficiary and for the family of the beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) The acquisition of land with a dwelling thereon that has not previously been occupied, to be used by the beneficiary as a home for the beneficiary and for the family of the beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) The acquisition of land from the Crown wit}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 h a dwelling thereon, to be used}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 by the beneficia}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 ry as a home for the beneficiar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 y and for the family of the beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7241463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 acquisition of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 la}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 d,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 otherwise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 than}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 from}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the Crown, with a dwelling thereon that has been previously. occupied, to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7241463\charrsid11809156 be used by the beneficiary as a home for the beneficiary and for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 family of t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 he beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3243778 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 The erection of a ne}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 w dwelling on land already owned, to be used by the beneficiary as a home for the beneficiary and for the fa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13980012 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ily of the beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3243778 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The making of alternations or additions to a dwelling to provide additional accommodation required for the needs of the family of the beneficiary; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3243778 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 The rep ayment or pa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 rtia}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 repayment of money under an obligation incurred before or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13980012 after }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the comin}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 g into force of this Part, in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3243778 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The acquisition of land with a dwelling thereon or the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 acquisition of land and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827\charrsid11809156 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13980012 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827\charrsid11809156 ection}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of a dwelling thereon or the erection of a dwelling on land already owned; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3243778 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 (ii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The making of alterations or additions to a dwelling to provide additional accommodation required for the needs of the family of the beneficiary, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 if the dwelling is being used and will continue to be used by the beneficiary as a home for the beneficiary and for the family of the beneficiary. \par \par 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Land in respect of which advance may}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 be}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 made}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 No advance may be made, unless the land in respect of which the advance is made is or will be leased to or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827\charrsid11809156 settled} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 on the beneficiary, or the beneficiary and the spouse of the beneficiary as tenants in common in equal shares or joint }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827\charrsid11809156 tenants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid11809156 \par (2) The Minister may refuse to make an advance in respect of any land which is or will be used for or in association with any business, profession, or undertaking. \par \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid12261543 23. }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid12261543 Application for advance}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid12261543 \endash (1) Every application for an advance shall be made by the beneficiary in the prescribed form }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14424023\charrsid12261543 and shall be lodg ed with the Department and in the case of a beneficiary who is resident on an island }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid12261543 other than Rarotonga, the Chief Administration Officer who shall transmit the application to the Department.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3243778\charrsid12261543 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid11809156 \par (2) Every beneficiary applying for an advance shall supply in writing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156 such information in support of his application as the Minister requires, and shall declare that the contents of his application are true and correct in every material point. \par \par (3) Where the beneficiary is married, the Minister may require the application to be made jointly by the beneficiary and the spouse of the beneficiary. \par \par (4) It shall be the duty of every person to make true answers to all questions put to him by the Minister or by the Secretary of the Department or by any officer or agent of the Department in respect of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12261543 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156 ny application for an advance or other matter arising under this Part or any regulations under this Part and without requiring the payment of any fee, to furnish in writing such certificates and information as may be required for the purposes of this Part or of any such regulations. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 Declarations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 \endash Any declaration required to be made for the purpose of this Part may be made before- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11809156 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 (a) Any person authorised to take a declaration under regulations made pursuant to section 39; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11809156 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11809156 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 (b) Any person authorised pursuant to section 653 of the Cook Islands Act 1915 to take a statutory declaration. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11809156 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 \par 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 Eligibility of beneficiaries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156\charrsid16061490 \endash (1) Where the Minister is satisfied t hat the applicant is eligible to receive an advance and that the purpose for which the advance is applied for is a housing purpose, the Minister may issue to the applicant a certificate of eligibility }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15357189\charrsid16061490 in the prescribed form stating that the applicant is eligible for an advance and specifying the housing purpose for which an advance may be made, the capitalised }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285\charrsid16061490 value of the child benefit in respect of which an advance may be made, and the date at which the capitalised value of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16061490 benefit or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285\charrsid16061490 benefits has been ascertained}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 \par Provided that a certificate of eligibility shall not be issued to the applicant, unless- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 (a) The child in respect of whom the child benefit is payable has attained the age of one year; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 (b) The Minister, after taking into consideration the income and assets of the applicant and of the spouse of the applicant, is satisfied that- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 (i) The application of the future payments of child benefit }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 towards the repayment of any advance would not cause hardship to the applicant; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3671285 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3671285 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 (ii) The applicant or the spouse of the applicant could not reasonably be expected to arrange finance from any other source; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 \par (2) Every certificate of eligibility shall continue in force for a period of 12 months, but }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16061490 may from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 time to time on the appli cation of the beneficiary, be renewed for further periods of 12 months: \par \par Provided that the Minister may cancel any certificate of eligibility at any time where the Minister is satisfied that the beneficiary is no longer eligible for an advance. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply with respect ev}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 ery application for the renewal }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of a certificate of eligibility as if it were an application for such a certificate: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Provided that the Minister may renew any such certificate o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16061490 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 such terms and conditions as the Minister determines. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) The decision of the Minister as to whether or not an applicant is eligible for an advance or is no longer eligible for an advance shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5) Where a certificate of eligibility is issued to a beneficiary, and so long as it continues in force, the child benefit or benefits shall be withheld from t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 he beneficiary on and from the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 date specified in the certificate as the date as at which the capitalised value of the benefit or benefits has been ascertained. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 Advances to beneficiaries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Subject to the limits specified in section 20, an advance for any housing purpose may be made to any eligible beneficiary, upon such terms and subject to such conditions as the Minister determines. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 Amount of advances}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) The capitalised value of child benefit for the purpose of an advance shall be that value }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) calculated having regard to the number of pay periods that will occur from the date on which the benefit ceases to be payable to the benefici ary by reason of the advance until the end of the period for which the benefit is to be applied in repayment of the advance; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) Reduced by the amount of interest at such rate as the Minister shall determine that the advance shall bear for the duratio n of the periods referred to in paragraph (a), such interest to be calculated having regard to the outstanding balance of the advance at the end of every third pay period. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) An advance may be made of the capitalised value of a child benefit payable in respect of any child for a period expiring at the end of the pay period }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5451198 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 which the child obtains the age of 10 years or for any shorter period. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid12340984 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid12340984 dvances to b}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid12340984 e cha}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984\charrsid12340984 rged on land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 (1) The amount of an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 advance shall be a charge upon the land in respect of which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 it is made, and the charge may be registered against the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Every charge created under this section shall be taken in favour of Her Majesty the Queen. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) Notwithstanding anything in any other Act, where the amount of any advance is applied in discharging or parti}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 discharging any encumbrance existing on the land, the charge created by this section shall have priority over all encumbrances over which the encumbrances so discharged or parti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 all}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 discharged had priority. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) Where an advance is applied in payment or partial payment of money owing under an agreement for sale and purchase of an interest in land under which the beneficiary or the beneficiar y and the spouse of the beneficiary are purchasing such interest, the charge securing the repayment of the advance shall charge the interest of the beneficiary or, as the case may be, of the beneficiary and the spouse of the beneficiary and shall rank in priority immediately before all other encumbrances against the land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5) Notwithstanding that a charge securing the repayment of an advance under subsection (4) shall rank in priority immediately before all other encumbrances, the Minister may, on behalf o f Her Majesty the Queen, agree to accept a lower ranking in order of priority. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (6) The provisions of the Property Law Act 1952 shall apply with respect to every such charge as if the. charge were a mortgage of the land and as if references to the mortgago r and to mortgagee were references to the person giving the charge and to the charge holder respectively. In particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions of this subsection, there shall be implied therein on the part of the pers on giving the charge the covenants by the mortgagor specified in the Fourth Schedule of that Act, and in favour of the charge holder the powers and conditions specified in that Schedule. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (7) Every such charge in favour of Her Majesty the Queen may be enfor ced, sued upon, varied, or released on behalf of Her Majesty by any person department or body for the time being authorised by the Minister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 Child benefit to be}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid12340984 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 ap}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid12340984 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 lied in }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984\charrsid12340984 repayment }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid12340984 of advances}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or any other enactment to the contrary, where an advance is made to a beneficiary, each child benefit in respect of which the advance is made shall }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) In the case of advances calculated on a reduced rate of the child benefit, continue to be payable after taking into account and deducting therefrom the reduced rate of the benefit by which the advance was calculated. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) In the case of advances calculated on the full rate of child benefit, cease to be payable to the beneficiary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 and, shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 continue to be so reduced or not payable,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 as the case may be,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 until}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the child}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 in respect of whom the benefit is payable attains the age i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 respect of whic}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 h the capitalised value of the b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 nefit}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 was calculated for the purposes of the advance. On attainment of that age by the child, the advance, to the exte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 t to which it was made in respect of that benefit, shall be deemed to have been repaid. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340984 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 In any case where before the child attains}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 that age an event occurs by reason of which the unpaid balance of the advance, or any part thereof, has become repayable, be applied, so long as entitlement to a benefit remains, in repayment of that. balance or part and any interest payable thereon until that balance or part and that interest are paid in full }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 and thereafter, if the benefit continues to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11494368 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e payable in respect of that child, it shall be paid to the person e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 ntitled to receive payment thereof under section 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Where the child in respect of w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 hom a child benefit is payable die}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 s after the expiration of one year from the date of. the advance and before attaining the age in respect of which the capita}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11494368 lised} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 value of the benefit was calculated for the purpose of the advance a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 d before any event has occurred by reason of which the unpaid balance of the adv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 ance or any part thereof has become repayable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 , any advance, to the extent that it was made in respect of that benefit, shall be deemed to have been repaid on the death of the child. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 30. }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 D}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid7418697 eath of be}{ \fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 nef}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid7418697 i}{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984\charrsid7418697 ciary of spouse }{ \fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 of beneficiary}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid7418697 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid7418697 -}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid7418697 Where an advance is made in }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 respect of a child benefit, and the beneficiary and the spouse (if any) of the beneficiary at the date of the advance, both die before the child in respect of whom the benefit was payable attains the age in respect of which the capitalised value of the be nefit was calculated for the purposes of the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid7418697 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 advance, and before the occurrence of any event by reason of. which the unpaid balance of the advance, or any part thereof, has become repayable, the advance, to the extent of which it was made in respect of the child benefit payable in respect of that child, shall, if the Minister so determines, be deemed to}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid7418697 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 have been repaid as at the date of the death of the beneficiary (in the absence of there being a spouse of the beneficiary) or the date of death of the survivor of the beneficiary and spouse of the beneficiary as the case may be. \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid7418697 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 31.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid7418697 Repaymen}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid7418697 t of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid7418697 advance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Subject to the provisions of section 34, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 he unpaid balance of an ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 vance shall be repayable upon dema}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 nd signed by the charge holder or by the person or body entitled to enforce the charge under section 28}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 by any agent or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 servant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or clerk of the charge holder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12340984 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 or of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13047577\charrsid11809156 he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 person, served }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 upon the beneficiary and where}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 necessary the spouse of the beneficiary, either person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 y or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 osting the notice in a duly registered letter addressed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 to h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 im at his usual}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 or last known place of abode in the Cook}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 Islands.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par (2) W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ithout limiting the circumstances in which such a demand may be made, demand may, if the Minister so determines, be made }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) On the occurrence of any event (other than the death after the expiration of one year from the date of the advance of a child in respect of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 whom the benefit was payable) by reason of which the benefit or any part thereof would have ceased to be payable to the beneficiary if the advance}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 had not been made; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) On the transfer or lease or other disposition by the beneficiary or by the beneficiary and the spouse of the beneficiary of the land in respect of which the advance was made or the occurrence of any event by which the beneficiary ceases to be the owner or o ne of the owners of the land; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) On the beneficiary, or any child in respect of whom the benefit to which the advance relates was payable, ceasing to occupy as a home the land in respect of which the advance was made; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7230973\charrsid11809156 (d) O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 n the conviction of the beneficiary or the spouse of the beneficiary of any offence against this Part or of any offence relating to a child benefit in respect of which the advance was made. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) The fact that any such demand is made by the charge holder or by the person entitled t o enforce the charge under section 28 or by any agent or servant or clerk of the charge holder or of that person shall be sufficient evidence of the authority of the charge holder or of that person, agent, servant, or clerk to make the demand. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) Where the child in respect of w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 hom a child benefit was payable}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 dies within one year after the date of an advance in respect of that benefit, the unpaid balance of the advance, unless it is sooner repaid by the beneficiary, shall remain charged against the land until the repayment is required by the charge holder. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5) For the purposes of this Part, the date of an advance shall be deemed to be the date on which the child benefit in respect of which the advance was made ceases to be payable to the beneficiary by reason of the advance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Calculation of unpaid balance of ad}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 v}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 ance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 For the purposes of this Part, the amount of the unpaid balance of an advance shall be that amount equal to the capitalised value of the benefit in respect of which it was made for the number of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ay periods of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 the advance less the number of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 pay periods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 that h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ve lapsed since the date of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 the advance, calculated, as if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 for an advance in the first instance, from t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e end of the pay period during which the event occurred which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 results in the advance becoming repayable. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 Resu}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 m}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 ption of payment of benefit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Notwithstanding anything in section 29, where an advance has become repayable, the Minister may, in his discretion, at any time resume payment of the benefit to such other person or persons a s the Minister determines, without releasing the beneficiary or the spouse of the beneficiary from any liability to repay the u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 npaid balance of the advance an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 d any interest payable thereon or releasing the charge over the land owned by the beneficiary or the beneficiary and the spouse of. the beneficiary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 R}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 epayment}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 of advance where death of child caused by parent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Notwithstanding anything in section 29 where the child in respect of whom an advance has been made dies after the date of the advance a nd before attaining the age in respect of which the capitalised value of the benefit was calculated for the purpose of the advance, acid the death of the child is cause by an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of which the beneficiary or spouse of the beneficiary is convicted, the M inister may apply to a Judge for an order declaring that the unpaid balance of the advance at the date of death of the child became repayable on that date. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) On any application under section (1) the Judge shall, having regard to the conduct of the beneficiary or spouse of the beneficiary and to all the circumstances of the case }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 M}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ake an Order declaring that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the unpaid balance of the advance became repayable on the death of the child; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) Make suc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 h other order as h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e thinks fit so as to ensure that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 person who was so convicted or whose conduct, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 in the opinion of the judge, contributed to the death o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 f the child will not derive any benefit from the death of the child; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) Make an Order declaring that the unpaid balance of the advance shall be deemed to have been repaid on the death of the child. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Recovery of unpaid balance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The unpaid balance of an advance that has become repayable and any interest thereon }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ay be recovered as a debt due to the Crown at the suit of the Minister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 Financial }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Every advance shall be made, out of the Public Account, from money appropriated by Parliament for the purpose. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 Ex}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 emption}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 from fees}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 No fee shall be payable under any Act in respect of registration of any document required for the purpose of registering or releasing (whether wholly or in part) any charge created under section 28. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Offences and penalties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Every person commits an offence against this Part who }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) In relation to any application for an advance, whether to himself or to any other person, makes a statement knowing it to be false in any material particular or otherwise wilfully attempts to mislead any officer concerned in the administration of this Part or any other person whomsoeve r; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 (b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Being a beneficiary or the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 spouse}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a beneficiary to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 whom an advance has been made}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (i) Fails, within a reasonable time after being required so to do, to supply in writing to the Minister any information reasonably required by. the Minister for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the conditions on which the advance was made have b een fulfilled or whether or not any event has occur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ed by reason of which the advance of any part thereof has become repayable; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (ii) Supplies any such informati}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 on knowing it to be false or mi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 sleading in any material particular; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 (c) Except in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a case to which paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of this subsection applies, wilfully fails to comply with any of the requirements of subsection (4) of section 23. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Any person who commits an offence against paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of this section is liab le on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to a fine not exceeding $500. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) Every person who commits an offence against paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The Queen's Representative may from time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 to time by Order in Executive C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 cil, make regulations providing for such matters as are necessary for. giving full effect to the provisions of this Part and for the due administration thereof. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 PART III}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745\charrsid11491745 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 OLD AGE PENSION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Persons}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745\charrsid11491745 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 over }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 sixty years of age ent}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 itle} {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 d }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 to}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 a pension }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) Every person residing in the Cook Islands of the age of sixty years or more who is qualified by the provisions of this section shall be entitled to a pension as provided in this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) No person shall be qualified to receive a pension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 unless }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) In the case of a person who was not born in the Cook Islands, or though born in the Cook Islands neither of whose parents is or was a Cook}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islands Maori, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e has actu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 y}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 resided whether continuously or intermittently in the Cook Islands for a total of twenty years during his life. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) In the case of a person either of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 whose parents is or was a Cook}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islands Maori, he has actu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 y}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 resided whether continuously or intermittently in the Cook Islands for a total of ten years during his life. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par (3) For the purpose of subsection (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 .) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Actual}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 residence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 in the Cook }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islands shall not be deemed to have been interrupted by absence from the Cook Islands if the applicant satisfies the Minister that during the whole of such absence his family or his home was in the Cook Islands. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) Actual residence in the Cook Islands shall not be deemed to have been interrupted }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 In any c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ase where absence from the Cook}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Islands was in respect of service by the applicant in any of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 H}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 er Majesty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 's military forces, or war, in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 respect of service in connection with any organisation attached to such forces. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (ii) In any case where absence from the Cook Islands was for the purposes of med }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 ical or surgical treatment and t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 he Minister is satisfied that there were good and sufficient reasons for leaving the Cook Islands to obtain that special treatment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) In computing for the purposes of this sect ion the period of actual residence of an applicant in the Cook Islands any period of absence allowed under subsection (3) shall be counted as a period of actual residence and not as a period of absence therefrom. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Rate of pension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Pensions shall be paid at such rate as shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 b}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e fixed from time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1983612 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 o time Order in Executive Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 42.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Age}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745\charrsid11491745 of appli}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 cant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 age}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 applicant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 a pension under this Act shall be verified and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 certified by the Registrar of B}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 irths at Raro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 onga whose decision shall be final. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Review of pension}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) In the event of any change in the circumstances of a person to whom a pension has been granted during the period for which the pension has been granted, the Minister may in his discretion rev iew the pension and may thereupon terminate or suspend the pension or may vary the amount thereof. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) Every person to whom a pension has been granted shall advise the Minister without delay of any material change in his circumstances that may affect the amount of pension payable. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (3) If a person to whom a pension has been granted fails so to advise the Minister as required by subsection (2), the Minister may in his discretion recover from that person the amount of any pension paid in excess of the amount that would have been paid had such person so advised the Minister. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3685804\charrsid11491745 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 PART }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3685804\charrsid11491745 I}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 V}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745\charrsid11491745 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 DESTITUTE AND INFIRM PERSONS RELIEF \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3685804\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11491745 I}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 nterpretation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid6969768 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 In }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 his Part, unless the context otherwise requires }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Director General" means the Director General of Health of the Cook Islands and includes such other Medical Officer to whom the Director}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 General}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 may from t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 ime to time delegate the duties im}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16327497\charrsid11809156 posed upon him under this Part;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Committee"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Destitute, and Infirm persons Relief Com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 mittee established by this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 "Destitute Person" }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Infirm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Person"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 any person unable permanently to support himself by his own means or labour and includes persons with dependents where such dependants are unable through infirmity or a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13991908 ge}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 to support themselves by their own means or labour. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 "Inspector" means the Inspector of Destitute and Infirm Persons Relief appointed under section }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 45}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11491745 Destitute and Infirm Persons Relief Committee}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (1) For the purposes of this Part there shall be a Committee called the Destitute and Infir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 m Persons Relief Committee}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) The Committee shall consist of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (a) T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 he Secretary of the Department; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (b) The Director General of Health; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11491745 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (c) A person appoi nted by and at the pleasure of the Minister who shall be known as the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Inspec}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 or for Destitute and Infirm Persons Relief. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 \par (3) The Director General of Health shall be Chairman of the Committee and the Secretary of the Department shall be Deputy Chairman. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (4) The Chairman shall pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10115497\charrsid11809156 side at all meetings at which h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 e is present. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (5) In the absence of the Chairman }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 the Deputy }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Chairman shall preside. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (6) At any meeting the Chairman or as the case may be the Deputy Chairman shall have a deliberative vote and in the case of an equality of votes shall also have a casting vote. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid16336141 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid16336141 Meetings}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid16336141 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid16336141 of Committee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid16336141 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid16336141 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid16336141 (1) The Committee shall sit at such times and places as it may from time to time determine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (2) At any meeting of the Committee two members shall form a Quorum. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 Powers of Committee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid2967827 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 (1) The Committee shall have power to co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid2967827 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 opt not more than two further members from time to time and for such time as it shall determine. The co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid2967827 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 opted member or members shall be entitled to attend meetings and deliberations of the Committee but shall not have a vote. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid2967827 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 (2) With the written }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 consent of the Minister the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 Committee may from time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 either generally or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 particularly delegate any of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 its members or any officer of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 the Department such of its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 powers as the Committee }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 determines. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid2967827 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid2967827 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745\charrsid2967827 Subject to the provisions of this section and to any general or special directions given or conditions attached by the Committee, the person to whom any powers are delegated under this section may exercise}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 those powers in the same manner and with the same effect as if they had been conferred on him directly by this section.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 \par (4) Every person purporting to act pursuant to any delegation under this section shall be presumed to be acting in accordance with the terms of the delegation in the absence of proof of the contrary. \par \par (5) Any delegation under this section may be at any time revoked by the Committee in whole or in part and no such delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power by the Committee. \par \par 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 Investigation of application for relief}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 \endash (1) Every application for relief under this Part of this Act shall be investigate}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 by the Inspector who shall report to the Committee thereon for final deliberation and decision. \par \par (2) It shall be the duty of every person to answer all questions put by the Inspector in connection with an application. \par \par (3) Every person commits an offence who demands }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 or accepts from any applicant or from any other person any fee or other consideration for procuring or endeavouring to procure any grant of relief under this Part.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2967827 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 \par 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 Method of applying for relief}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 \endash Application for relief under this Part shall be in writing addressed to the Committee and shall be in such form with such information as the committee may form time to time determined. \par \par 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 Provision for relief}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 \endash (1) On app roval of any application the Committee shall make a grant in the first instance for a period not exceeding three months. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11491745 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 (2) On the expiry of three months and on the expiry of each succeeding period of three months for up to one year in total application for continuation of the grant may be made by the recipient in the same manner as the original application. \par \par (3) After four successive successful applications the Committee may make grants for longer periods not exceeding one year on such terms as it shall decide. \par \par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3935025 Payments under any grant shall cease immediately on the death of the person for whose relief the grant was made.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3935025 \par (5) Payments under any grant shall be paid at such intervals as the Committee may decide, and may be for an amount not exceeding such maximum amount as may from time to time be prescribed. \par \par (6) Where an applicant owns any interest inland, the Committee may disregard such interest to such extent as the Committee deems fit if the Committee i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16336141 s }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3935025 of the opinion that it is wholly or partly unavailable to meet the needs of the applicant. \par \par (7) On receipt of each application the Committee shall investigate the possibility of rehabilitating the applicant or of aiding the applicant to find employment or of aiding the applicant by advice. If an a pplicant shall refuse or neglect to act on the advice or instructions of the Committee without reasonable excuse }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6968496 his application shall be declined or as the case may be his grant shall be determined forthwith.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3935025 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6968496 \par (8) In considering any application for relief under this Part the Committee shall have regard to the provisions of Part XX of the Cook Islands Act 1915 and no grant shall be made under this Act if the Committee is of the opinion that proceedings on behalf of the applicant should first be taken for maintenance under the provisions of that Act and the Committee is hereby empowered in the name of the Inspector to make application to the High Court and to prosecute any }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 application which may be made or instituted by any other person pursuant to section 543 of the Cook Islands Act 1915.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6968496 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272\charrsid12872272 PART V}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO PARTS III AND IV \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 Moneys payable out of the Public Account}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \endash There shall from time to time be paid out of the Public Account form money appropriate by the Parliament for the purposes- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 (a) All moneys required to be expended in providing pensions or in granting any relief pursuant to Part III and Part IV; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 (b) A ll other money that may be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of Part III and Part IV or that may be appropriated for any purpose incidental or related to the purposes of Part III and Part IV. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12872272 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272\charrsid10749813 52. }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272\charrsid10749813 Recovery of payments in excess}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272\charrsid10749813 \endash If any pension or }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768\charrsid6969768 p}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 ar}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 t of instalment thereof, or any money is paid to any }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 pers}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 on pursuant to the provisions of Part III or Part IV in }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 exc}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 ess of the amount}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 which ought to have been paid to such person, the amount}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 so paid in excess may}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 be recovered from that person as a debt due to the Crown or the Minister may }{\i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768\charrsid6969768 [illegible]}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 any necessary adjustments in any instalments of the }{\i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768\charrsid6969768 [illegible]}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 or any other pension, grant or other money thereafter becoming payable.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12872272\charrsid10749813 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734\charrsid10749813 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734 53. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734 \endash Every person commits an offence and shall be liable o n conviction to a fine not exceeding $200 or to imprisonment not exceeding three months who, for the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12273426 purpose of obtaining any pension or grant of money under Part III or Part IV for himself or for any other person makes any false statement to or otherwise misle}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 ads}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12273426 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6969768 or attempts to mislead }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12273426 any officer concerned in the administration of either }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 Part III or Part IV or any other person, whomsoever.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9699734 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 \par 54. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 \endash (1) the Queen\rquote s Representative may from time to time by Order of the Executive Council make }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13708402 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 egulations providing for such matters as are contemplated by }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10423853\charrsid10423853 or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of Part III and Part IV and for the due administration thereof. \par \par (2) Regulations made under this section may prescribe the offences against such regulations punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12273544 to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 a fine not exceeding $200 or both. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6751732 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732\charrsid6751732 PART VI \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6751732 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732\charrsid6751732 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6751732 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732\charrsid6751732 MISCELLANEOUS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2033059 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 55}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 Delegation of powers of Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 \endash (1) The Minister may from time to time, e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14495848 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 ther generally or particularly, delegate to the Secretary or other officer of the Department } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14495848 such}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 of his power}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14495848 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 under this Part or under any regulations under this Part as the Minister determines.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6751732 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 \par (2) Subject to the provisions of this section and to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 general or special directions given or conditions }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 atta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 ched by the Minister, the officer to whom any powers are }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 d}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 le}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 gated under this }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898\charrsid5784355 section may exercise }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 those powers in the manner and with the same effect as if they had been }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 con}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 ferred on him directly by this section and not by }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 d}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 e}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10052297 l}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 egation.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5457898 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 \par (3) Every person purporting to act pursuant to any }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7831144 delegation under this section shall be presumed to be acting in accordance with the terms of the delegation in the absence of proof to the contrary.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5784355 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7831144 \par (4) Any delegation under this section may be made to a specified officer or to officers of a specified class, or may be made to the holder or holders for the time being of a specified office or class of offices. \par \par (5) Any delegation under this section may be at any time revoked by the Minister, in whole or in part, and no such delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power by the Minister. \par \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7831144\charrsid12544734 (6) Any applicant or beneficiary affected by any decision made by an}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12273544 y}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7831144\charrsid12544734 officer in the exercise of any powers conferred on him by delega tion under this section may, within 3 months after the communication of the decision to him, appeal therefrom to the Minister. \par \par (7) The Minister shall review every deci}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11878528 sion appealed from as aforesaid, and may at any time, of his own motion, review any othe r decision made by any officer in the exercise of any powers conferred on him by delegation under this section, and in any such case the Minister may confirm, vary, or revoke the decision.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7831144 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11878528 \par (8) In the exercise of any powers functions and discretions under this Act the secretary and every officer of the Department shall comply with any general or special direction given to him or them in writing by the Minister. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 56. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11878528 Power to exempt requirement for charge }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11878528\charrsid11878528 on land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7687167\charrsid7687167 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11878528 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7687167 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Notwithstanding any of the provisions of Part II }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15812820 of this Act }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 the Minister may, in respect of any advance made }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15812820 under that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 Part to exempt such advance and the applicant for such advance from the provisions of section 28, subject howeve r to such conditions (including a condition that the advance be charged on property other than land) as the Minister may in the circumstances deem appropriate. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 57. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid15812820 Savings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The orders set out in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 First Schedule }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 shall, notwithstanding the repeal of those }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 enactments set out }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 in the Second Schedule, continue in force }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 as if those orders }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 were passed pursuant to the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 58. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid15812820 Repeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3342810\charrsid11809156 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 The enactments set out in the Second Schedule are repealed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15812820 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15812820 __________________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15812820\charrsid11809156 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11694764 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11893559 FIRST SC}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11893559 HE}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11893559 DU}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11893559 LE}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11893559 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3342810 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11694764 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 (Section 56) \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1642679\charrsid11809156 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3554826\charrsid11809156 Child B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732\charrsid11809156 enefit Amendment Order 1988}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11629732 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9325844 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 Aged, Destitute and Infirm Persons Relief Order 1989 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11893559 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559\charrsid11893559 SECOND SCHEDULE}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11893559 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts15\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3618\clshdrawnil \cellx3510\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2880\clshdrawnil \cellx6390\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11893559\yts15 \fs20\cf1\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 (Section 57)\cell Enactments Repealed\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\cf1\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\lastrow \ts15\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3618\clshdrawnil \cellx3510\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2880\clshdrawnil \cellx6390\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11893559 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 \par Child Benefit Act 1978 \par \par Child Benefit Amendment Act 1982 \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Relief Act 1966 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1969 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1971-72 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1972 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1975 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9203737 1976}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11893559 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9203737 \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1977 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1979 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1980 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1986 \par \par Aged Destitute and Infirm Persons Amendment 1988 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9203737 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7687167 ---------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9203737 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11893559 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9203737 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9133777 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9133777 This Act is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs. \par }}