Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993)Chapter VI : Determination and calculation of compensation57. Increase of monthly pensions |
| (1) | The Minister may on the recommendation of the Director-General by notice in the Gazette increase the monthly pensions payable in terms of sections 49 and 54 by such percentage as he may so determine: Provided that at least 60 days before any such increase a notice shall be published in the Gazette— |
| (a) | of the intention to increase the monthly pensions; and |
| (b) | inviting any person who wishes to comment on the proposed increase to submit such comment in writing to the commissioner within the period mentioned in the notice. |
| (2) | In determining the percentage referred to in subsection (1) the Minister may differentiate between accidents which happened on different dates. |