Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)RegulationsRegulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (COVID-19)Chapter 8 : COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme99. Appeal |
| (1) | A claimant who is dissatisfied by— |
| (a) | a determination of non-causality by NISEC as contemplated by regulation 97(3)(b); or |
| (b) | a decision of the adjudication panel as contemplated by regulation 98, may appeal such decision to the Appeal Panel within the specified period. |
| (2) | The Appeal Panel hearing an appeal in terms of subregulation (1) may— |
| (a) | confirm, vary or set aside the determination of NISEC or the decision of the Adjudication Panel, whichever is applicable; |
| (b) | where it deems it is necessary for the proper adjudication of an appeal, call for and receive new information or evidence relevant to the claim; and |
| (c) | where it deems it is necessary for the proper adjudication of an appeal, appoint appropriately qualified persons (if already not part of the panel) to assist in the determination of the claim. |
| (3) | Any decision of the Appeal Panel is final and binding, but may be reviewed under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000. |