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As per the provisions of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, who among the following relatives are covered under the definition of 'dependent' of a deceased workman ?
1. A widow and a widowed mother
2. A minor legitimate or adopted son
3. An unmarried legitimate or adopted daughter
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Explanation
Under Section 2(1)(d) of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 (renamed the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923), the term "dependant" is defined to include specific relatives. Relatives listed under Section 2(1)(d)(i) are considered dependants automatically, without the need to prove actual financial dependency. These include:
- A widow
- A minor legitimate or adopted son
- An unmarried legitimate or adopted daughter
- A widowed mother
Since all three statements in the question refer to these specific categories, they are all correctly identified as dependants. Other relatives, such as a widower, a minor brother, or an unmarried sister, are only included under the definition if they were wholly or partially dependent on the earnings of the employee at the time of death.
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