No certifying or disbursing officer shall be held liable for any amount certified or paid by him to any individual.

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(a) Where adjustment or recovery of such amount is waived under section 204(b) of the Act; or

(b) Where adjustment under section 204(a) of the Act is not completed prior to the death of all individuals against whose benefits or lump sums deductions are authorized; or

(c) Where a claim for recovery of an overpayment is compromised or collection or adjustment action is suspended or terminated pursuant to the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (31 U.S.C. §§ 951-953) (see § 404.515).

[34 FR 14889, Sept. 27, 1969]