s 29 Disputes on compensation to be referred to Compensation Board for determination
29.—(1) Any dispute as to whether any compensation is payable under this Act and as to the amount of any compensation payable under this Act must be referred to a Compensation Board for determination in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (2) An application to a Compensation Board for the determination of any dispute under subsection (1) must not be made before the expiry of 4 weeks from the making of the claim under section 28(3) or (4) unless a notification has been given to the applicant under section 28(5); and where such notification contains a further offer by the competent authority, the person to whom it is given is deemed to have accepted the offer unless the person makes such an application within 8 weeks from receipt of the notification.