Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00825:section:140
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00825
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 140
Character Range: 452172–452947

140  Question as to invalidity etc. determined by Board on Medical Officer's report
  Whenever any question arises under this Act as to whether a contributor is an invalid, or is physically or mentally incapable of performing his duties, and whether the invalidity or incapacity is due to wilful action on his part for the purpose of obtaining pension, the question shall be determined by the Board (whether before or after the retirement of the contributor) upon a report from a Medical Officer appointed for the purposes of this Act:
  Provided that upon receipt of an adverse report by the Board, and before a determination is arrived at the contributor shall have the right to a second medical report from a doctor mutually agreed upon by the contributor and the Board.