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36-8-7.5-5. Applications to local board for annuities, pensions, and benefits

IN Code § 36-8-7.5-5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 5. (a) The local board shall consider and pass upon all applications for annuities, pensions, and benefits.

(b) The local board shall authorize the payment of any annuity, pension, or benefit, whether granted under this chapter or under any other statute superseded by this chapter.

(c) The local board may inquire into the validity of any grant of annuity, pension, or benefit paid from or payable out of the 1953 fund, whether the grant has been or is made in accordance with this chapter or with a statute in effect before February 25, 1953.

(d) The local board may effect an increase, decrease, or suspension of any grant payable from the 1953 fund whenever the grant or any part was secured or granted, or the amount fixed, as a result of misrepresentation, fraud, or error. However, a grant may not be reduced or suspended until the grantee concerned is:

(1) notified of the proposed action; and

(2) given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed action.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.9.

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