Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act, 1935
|
Exclusion of pensions in assessment of damages under the Fatal Accidents Acts and compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Acts. |
60.—(1) In assessing damages in any action under the Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846 to 1908, whether commenced before or after the passing of this Act, there shall not be taken into account any pension or child's allowance payable under this Act. | |
(2) In computing the amount of compensation under sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of paragraph (1) of the First Schedule to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, or under Rules 2 or 4 of the Second Schedule to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1934 (No. 9 of 1934), whether proceedings to recover such compensation have been commenced before or after the passing of this Act, there shall not be taken into account any pension or child's allowance payable under this Act. |