State the circumstances under which an employee is not liable for Compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923.
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State the circumstances under which an employee is not liable for Compensation under Employees Compensation Act, 1923.
Answer & Explanation:
Circumstances where an employee is not liable for compensation under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923: (i) In respect of any injury which does not result in the total or partial disablement of the workman for a period exceeding three days. (ii) In respect of any injury, not resulting in death or permanent total disablement caused by an accident which is directly attributable to - (a) The workman having been at the time thereof under the influence of drink or drugs; or (b) Wilful disobedience of the workman to an order expressly given, or to a rule expressly framed, for the purpose of securing the safety of workman; or (c) Wilful removal or disregard by the workman of any safety guard or other device which he knew to have been provided for the purpose of securing the safety of workman.
Topics: Labour Laws
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