Understanding the Employee Compensation Act of 1923: Key Differences and Real-Life Scenarios

I would be happy to assist you with your queries. Please find the corrected version of your questions below:

1) What is the difference between a workman and an employee with respect to the Compensation Act of 1923?

2) Has the ceiling limit been increased to Rs. 8000/- in the Employee Compensation Act of 1923?

3) An engineer has passed away at the age of 28 during the course of employment, with a monthly income of 1 lakh.
- a) Will the engineer be covered under the Employee Compensation Act of 1923?
- b) What should be the amount of compensation?
- c) Is there a ceiling limit?
- d) How can we reduce the compensation amount?

I hope this helps clarify your queries.

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Amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923

Please note the following points. I hope these will satisfy your queries:

• In the year 2009, the Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 was amended. Wherever "Workman" or "workmen" is mentioned in the entire act, it should be read as "Employee."

• As per Sec 1(3), all employees, irrespective of their status or salaries, whether directly employed, through a contractor, or required to work abroad, will be covered under the act.

• Since he died at the age of 28 and the maximum limit is Rs. 8000/-, his compensation amount will be Rs. 847,160 + 5000 (for funeral expenses) = Rs. 852,160/-

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