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\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 1991/157 \endash 1 October 1991}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 1 Short title \par 2 Interpretation}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 PART 1 \par PENSIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 3 Entitlement to a pension \par 4 Rate of pension}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 PART 2 \par WELFARE BENEFITS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 5 Welfare Committee \par 6 Meetings of Committee \par 7 Delegation of powers of Committee \par 8 Application for welfare benefit \par 9 Investigation of applications \par 10 Criteria for receipt of welfare benefit \par 11 Maintenance \par 12 Provision for welfare benefit \par 13 Rate of welfare benefit}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 PART 3 \par GENERAL PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 14 Moneys payable out of the Government}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Account \par 15 Payment of pension or welfare benefit in}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 special circumstances \par 16 Recovery of payments in excess \par 17 Offences \par 18 Taxation \par 19 Regulations \par 20-21 [Spent]}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 SCHEDULE}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 ___________________________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 To consolidate and amend the law relating to the provision of pensions and}{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 benefits in Niue}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 1 Short title}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 This is the Pensions and Benefits Act 1991.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 2 Interpretation}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 In this Act \endash }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Committee}{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 means the Welfare Committee established by section 5; }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 destitute person}{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 and }{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{ \f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 infirm person}{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 means any person who is unable}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 to support himself by his own means or labour, and includes persons}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 with dependents where such dependants are unable through infirmity}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 or age to support themselves by their own means or labour;}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Director}{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 means the Director of Community Affairs;}{ \f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 permanent resident}{\f0\insrsid7827294 "}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 means any person who has been granted permanent}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 resident status under section 6 of the Entry, Residence and Departure}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Act 1985. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 PART 1 \par PENSIONS \par }\pard \ql 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}{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 on which the application is made;}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 shall, on application t o the Director, be entitled subject to this Act, to receive a}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 pension.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1A) Notwithstanding subsection (1), every person who is \endash }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) Of the age of 55 years; and}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) Either a Niuean or permanent resident in Niue and has been so}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 resident for not less than 10 years immediately preceding the date}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 on which application is made,}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 shall on application to the Director, be entitled subject to this Act to receive half of}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 the fortnightly pension entitlement until reaching the age of 60 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) For the purposes of this section, residence in Niue shall be deemed not}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 to have been interrupted in any case where such interruption was due to absence}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 for \endash }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par 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this Part there shall be a committee called the Welfare}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Committee. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) The Committee shall consist of \endash }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) The Director;}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) The Director of Health; and}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (c) A person appointed by and at the pleasure of Cabinet. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (3) The Director shall be Chairman of the Committee and shall preside at}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 all meetings at which he is present. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (4) In the absence of the Chairman the Director of Health shall act as}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Chairman. \par \par (5) At any meeting of the Committee the Chairman or as the case may be}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 the acting chairman shall have a deliberative vote and in the case of an equality of}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{ \f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 votes shall also have a casting vote. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 6 Meetings of Committee}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) The Committee shall sit at such times and places as it may determine. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) At any meeting of the Committee 2 members shall form a quorum. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 7 Delegation of powers of Committee \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) The Committee may either generally or particularly delegate to the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Director, such of its powers as the Committee determines. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) Subject to this section and to any general or special directions given or}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 conditions attached by the Committee, the Director to whom any powers are}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 delegated under this section may exercise those powers in the same manner and}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 with the same effect as if they had been conferred on the Director directly by this}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 section. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (3) Every person purporting to act under any delegation under this section}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 shall be presumed to be acting under the terms of the delegation in the absence of}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 proof of the contrary. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (4) Any delegation under this section may at any time be revoked by the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Committee in whole or in part, and no such delegation shall prevent the exercise}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 of any power by the Committee. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 8 Application for welfare benefit}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Every person who has been ordinarily resident in Niue for not less than 10}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 years immediately preceding the date of the application, and who is a destitute}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 person or an infirm person, may apply in writing to the Committee for a welfare}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 benefit. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 9 Investigation of applications}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) The Director shall cause every application for a welfare benefit to be}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 investigated and a report on it to be made to the Committee for deliberation and}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 decision. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) It shall be the duty of every person to answer all questions put by or on}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 behalf of the Director in connection with an application. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 10 Criteria for receipt of welfare benefit}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) On receipt of an application for a welfare benefit, and the report required}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 to be furnished under section 9(1), the Committee shall as soon as practicable}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 consider the application, taking into account such matters as the Committee thinks}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 fit, including \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) The financial circumstances of the applicant;}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) The health of the applicant;}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (c) Such other matters as may be prescribed by Cabinet.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) On receipt of an application for a welfare benefit, the Committee shall,}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 in addition to the matters set out in subsection (1), consider the possibility of}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 rehabilitating the applicant, or of assisting the applicant to find employment, or}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 undergoing medical treatment, or counselling. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (3) Any applicant who without reasonable excuse refuses to act on any}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 advice or counselling given to him by the Committee consequent upon any matters}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 considered by the Committee under subsection (2), shall not be entitled to receive}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 a welfare benefit or, if he is already in receipt of such a benefit, such benefit maybe reduced, or terminated forthwith by the Committee. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 11 Maintenance}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 In considering any application for a welfare benefit the Committee shall, in}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 addition to the matters set forth in section 10, have regard to Part 23 of the Niue }{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Act 1966, and may refuse to grant any welfare benefit to an applicant if the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Committee is sati sfied that proceedings on behalf of the applicant should first be}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 taken to recover maintenance under that Part, and the Director is hereby}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 empowered in the name of the applicant to make application to the Court and to}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 prosecute any application which may be made or instituted by any other person}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{ \f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 under section 549 of the Niue Act 1966. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 12 Provision for welfare benefit}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) On approval of any application the Committee shall in the first instance,}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 approve the payment of a welfare benefit for a period not exceeding 6 months. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) On the expiry of 6 months, or such shorter period for which the payment}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 of a welfare benefit may have been approved in the first instance, application for}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 continuation of the benefit for a further period not exceeding 6 months may be}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 ma de by the recipient in the same manner as the original application. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (3) After 2 successive successful applications by the recipient of a benefit,}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 the Committee may grant a benefit for longer periods not exceeding one year on}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 such terms as it may decide. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (4) A welfare benefit shall be paid in such amount, not exceeding the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 maximum rate of benefit payable prescribed under section 13, as the Committee}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 may determine. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (5) Payment of a welfare benefit under any grant shall cease immediately}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 on \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) The death of the recipient;}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) The circumstances which entitled the recipient to a welfare benefit}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 ceasing to exist; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (c) The recipient being absent from Niue for any period in excess of 3}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 months, provided that such recipient may, on returning to take up}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 residence in Niue, reapply for a welfare benefit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (6) A welfare benefit shall be paid at such intervals, and upon such terms}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 and conditions as the Committee may decide. \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 13 Rate of welfare benefit}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 The maximum rate of welfare benefit payable shall be prescribed by Cabinet.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 PART 3 \par GENERAL PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 14 Money payable out of the Government Account}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 There shall be paid out of the Niue Government Account from money}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 appropriated by the Assembly for the purpose \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) All money required to be expended in providing pensions or welfare}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 benefits under Part 1 and Part 2; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) All other money that may be appropriated by the Assembly for the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 purposes of Part 1 and Part 2, or that may be appropriated for any}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 purpose incidental or related to the purposes of Part 1 and Part 2. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 15 Payment of pension or welfare benefit in special circumstances}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act, Cabinet may approve the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 payment of a pension or of a welfare benefit to any person who is ordinarily}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 resident in Niue and who would not otherwise qualify under this Act for the}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 payment to him of a pension or welfare benefit where \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) In the case of a pension, Cabinet is satisfied that the person to whom}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 the pension is to be paid is of the age of 60 years or more; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) In the case of a welfare benefit, Cabinet is satisfied that the person}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 to whom the benefit is to be paid is a destitute or infirm person;}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 and in either case, Cabinet is satisfied on the merits of the case that special}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{ \f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 circumstances exist to warrant such payment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 16 Recovery of payments in excess}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 If any pension or welfare benefit, or instalment of it, or any money is paid}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 to any person under this Act in excess of the amount which ought to have been}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 paid to such person, the excess so paid may be \endash \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) Recovered by the Director as a debt due to the Crown; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) Recovered by the Director by any necessary adjustment to or}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 deduction from any instalments of the same or any other pension}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 or welfare benefit being paid to that person; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (c) Deducted by the Financial Secretary from any other money of}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 whatsoever kind payable or due from the Government to that}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 person.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 17 Offences}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 not exceeding 2 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 who \endash }{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (a) For the purpose of obtaining any pension or welfare benefit under}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 this Act for himself or for any other person, makes any false}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 statement to, or otherwise misleads or attempts to mislead any}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 officer concerned in the administration of this Act, or any other}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 person whomsoever; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (b) Being a person engaged in the administration of this Act, demands}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 or receives from an applicant for a pension or a welfare benefit or}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 any other person, any fee or other consideration for procuring or}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 attempting to procure any pension or welfare benefit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7827294 {\b\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 18 Taxation}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 No person shall be liable for income tax in respect of a pension or a welfare}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 benefit paid under this Act.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 19 Regulations}{\b\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (1) Cabinet may make regulations providing for such matters as are}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to this Act and for the due}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 administration of it. \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294 \par }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 (2) Regulations made under this section may provide for offences against}{\f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 such regulations punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months}{ \f0\insrsid7827294 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 or a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units or both.}{\f0\insrsid1128530 \par }{\f0\insrsid7827294\charrsid7827294 \par }{\b\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 20-21 }{\f0\insrsid1128530\charrsid7827294 [Spent]}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid7827294 \par }}