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Blind Persons Act, No. 26 of 1968
Long title
To consolidate and amend the laws relating to the payment of pensions and allowances to blind persons, and of contributions towards the promotion of e welfare of such persons and matters incidental thereto.
Table of contents
SECTION TITLE 1. Definitions 2. Payment of blind persons' pensions and of allowances and the making of contributions in respect of blind persons 3. Registration of blind person 4. List of medical practitioners 5. Persons entitled to blind person's pensions 6. Application for a blind person's pension 7. Powers of Secretary and district pension officers to take evidence 8. Suspension or administration of pensions 9. Repayment of sums overpaid 10. Appeal to the Minister 11. Pensions or allowances not assignable or executable 12. False statements and improper receipt of pensions 13. Exemption from stamp duty 14. Information to be furnished to the Secretary 15. Delegation of powers 16. Parties 17. Regulations 18. Administration of Act 18A. Application of Act in the territory [...inserted by Act 1971_016_006] 19. Repeal of laws 20. Short title and commencement Sch. SCHEDULE. LAWS REPEALED
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