Section 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

This Scheme may be cited as the Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) (Amendment) Scheme 2009 and shall come into force on 8th April 2009.

In this Scheme—

• “lesser incapacity allowance” means the allowance payable in accordance with article 5 of the principal Scheme;

• “operative date” means 8th April 2009;

• “principal Scheme” means the Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme 1982^f1.