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The term "employee" under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 does not include :
Explanation
According to Section 2(1)(dd) of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, the definition of "employee" explicitly excludes any person working in the capacity of a member of the Armed Forces of the Union.
The Act specifically includes the following categories within the definition of an employee:
- A railway servant.
- A captain or other member of the crew of an aircraft (Option A).
- A person recruited as a driver, helper, mechanic, or cleaner in connection with a motor vehicle (Option B).
- A person recruited for work abroad by a company (Option D).
- A master, seaman, or other member of the crew of a ship.
Members of the Armed Forces are excluded because they are governed by distinct service conditions and separate statutory provisions regarding disability and death benefits.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
The term 'workman' under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, includes who among the following persons ?
As per the doctrine of 'added peril', as applied to the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, a workman cannot hold his employer liable for the risk if at the time of accident the employee
What does Section 17 A of The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 deal with ?
In which of the following cases will an employer be held liable to pay compensation under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923?
1. Where a personal injury is caused to an employee by an accident arising out of his employment
2. Where the injury caused results in total disablement for two days
3. Where the personal injury to the employee is caused in the course of his employment
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
What is the maximum time limit given under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, for the dependent to claim compensation in the event of death of the workman arising out of or in course of employment?