A general manager of Railway comes within the definition of 'managing agent' under section 2(1)(e) of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 and, therefore, he may be termed as an employer. This view has been expressed by

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A general manager of Railway comes within the definition of 'managing agent' under section 2(1)(e) of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 and, therefore, he may be termed as an employer. This view has been expressed by the Allahabad High Court in—
(A) Baij Nath Singh v. O.T. Railway
(B) Soleman Bibi v. East India Company
(C) India General Navigation and Railway Company Ltd. v. Their Workmen
(D) None of the above.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Employees' Compensation Act, 1923

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