| Appellate Medical Board |
| (1) | The state government shall appoint an appellate medical board (Hereinafter referred to as the Board) to adjudicate any dispute under the act or any dispute regarding the percentage of any disability as certified by a medical authority. |
| (2) | The Board shall consist of the following members to be nominated by the state government : (a) A retired member of the West Bengal Higher Judicial Service who shall by the Chairman of the Board; and (b) Two retired members of the West Bengal Medical Education Service, of the West Bengal Health Service, in the rank of joint secretary to the Government of West Bengal. |
| (3) | A member of the Board shall hold office for a period of two years from the date of constitution of the Board. |
| (4) | The members of the Board shall be entitled to such sitting fee, travelling allowance and daily allowance as the state government may, by order determine from time to time. |
| (5) | A member of the Board may, on the expiry of the term of his office as such member, be renominated to the Board. |
| (6) | The Board shall regulate its own procedure for the transaction of business of the Board. |
| (7) | Every dispute shall be finally decided by the Board within a period of three months from the date of filling an application of adjudication thereof. |
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