The opinion of the court was delivered by SULLIVAN, J.
This appeal involves the interplay between two statutes. The first is N.J.S.A. 34:15-43, a section of the Workmen's Compensation Act, which makes the Act applicable to public employees but contains the following limitation:
"No former employee who has been retired on pension by reason of injury or disability shall be entitled under this section to compensation for such injury or disability; provided...
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