Victorian Consolidated Legislation

House Contracts Guarantee Act 1987 - SECT 41

Procedure for claims

41. Procedure for claims





(1) Subject to subsection (2), VMIA may from time to time submit to the
Minister for approval the procedures it proposes to adopt in the handling and
resolution of claims under this Part.



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(3) VMIA may propose to adopt as part of its procedures-

   (a)  the requirement that a claim be made in a particular way; and

   (b)  the requirement that a claim be made within a particular time; and

   (c)  the requirement that a claimant supply to it a statutory declaration
        made by the claimant verifying any information supplied to VMIA by the
        claimant in respect of the claim.

(3A) The Minister must consult with the Minister administering the
Victorian Managed Insurance Authority Act 1996 before approving the
procedures.

(4) The Minister may approve the procedures with or without amendment.

(5) VMIA must adopt the procedures approved by the Minister.



(6) A procedure does not take effect unless it has been approved by the
Minister.



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