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CHAPTER II - EMPLOYEE’S COMPENSATION

Section 4. Amount of compensation.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the amount of compensation shall be as follows, namely:—

(a) where death results from the injury an amount equal to 3[fifty per cent.] of the monthly wages of the deceased 1[employee] multiplied by the relevant factor;

or

an amount of 4[one lakh and twenty thousand rupees], whichever is more;

(b) where permanent total disablement an amount equal to 5[sixty per cent.] of the 1[employee] results from the injury monthly wages of the injured multiplied by the relevant factor;

or

an amount of 6[one lakh and forty thousand rupees],whichever is more:

7[Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, from time to time, enhance the amount of compensation mentioned in clauses (a) and (b);]

Explanation I.—For the purposes of clause (a) and clause (b), “relevant factor”, in relation to a 1[employee] means the factor specified in the second column of Schedule IV against the entry in the first column of that Schedule specifying the number of years which are the same as the completed years of the age of the 1[employee] on his last birthday immediately preceding the date on which the compensation fell due.

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(c) where permanent partial disablement (i) in the case of an injury specified in Part II of results from the injury. Schedule I, such percentage of the compensation which would have been payable in the case of permanent total disablement as is specified therein as being the percentage of the loss of earning capacity caused by that injury, and

(ii) in the case of an injury not specified in Schedule I, such percentage of the compensation payable in the case of permanent total disablement as is proportionate to the loss of earning capacity (as assessed by the qualified medical practitioner) permanently caused by the injury.

Explanation I.—Where more injuries than one are caused by the same accident, the amount of compensation payable under this head shall be aggregated but not so in any case as to exceed the amount which would have been payable if permanent total disablement had resulted from the injuries.

Explanation II.—In assessing the loss of earning capacity for the purposes of sub-clause (ii), the qualified medical practitioner shall have due regard to the percentages of loss of earning capacity in relation to different injuries specified in Schedule I;

(d) where temporary disablement, whether total a half-monthly payment of the sum equivalent or partial results from the injury to twenty-five per cent. of monthly wages of the 1[employee], to be paid in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2).

2[(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), while fixing the amount of compensation payable to a 1[employee] in respect of an accident occurred outside India, the Commissioner shall take into account the amount of compensation, if any, awarded to such 1[employee] in accordance with the law of the country in which the accident occurred and shall reduce the amount fixed by him by the amount of compensation awarded to the 1[employee] in accordance with the law of that country.]

3[(1B) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, for the purposes of sub-section (I), such monthly wages in relation to an employee as it may consider necessary;]

(2) The half-monthly payment referred to in clause (d) of sub-section (1) shall be payable on the sixteenth day—

(i) from the date of disablement where such disablement lasts for a period of twenty-eight days or more, or

(ii) after the expiry of a waiting period of three days from the date of disablement where such disablement lasts for a period of less than twenty-eight days; and thereafter half-monthly during the disablement or during a period of five years, whichever period is shorter:

Provided that—

(a) there shall deducted from any lump sum or half-monthly payments to which the 1[employee] is entitled the amount of any payment or allowance which the 1[employee] has received from the employer by way of compensation during the period of disablement prior to the receipt of such lump sum or of the first half-monthly payment, as the case may be; and

(b) no half-monthly payment shall in any case exceed the amount, if any, by which half the amount of the monthly wages of the 1[employee] before the accident exceeds half the amount of such wages which he is earning after the accident.

Explanation.—Any payment or allowance which the 1[employee] has received from the employer towards his medical treatment shall not be deemed to be a payment or allowance received by him by way of compensation within the meaning of clause (a) of the proviso.

3[(2A) The employee shall be reimbursed the actual medical expenditure incurred by him for treatment of injuries caused during the course of employment.]

(3) On the ceasing of the disablement before the date on which any half-monthly payment falls due there shall be payable in respect of that half-month a sum proportionate to the duration of the disablement in that half-month.]

1[(4) If the injury of the 2[employee] results his death, the employer shall, in addition to the compensation under sub-section (1), deposit with the Commissioner a sum of 3[two thousand and five hundred rupees] for payment of the same to the eldest surviving dependant of the 2[employee] towards the expenditure of the funeral of such 2[employee] or where the 2[employee] did not have a dependant or was not living with his dependant at the time of his death to the person who actually incurred such expenditure.]

4[Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, from time to time, enhance the amount specified in this sub-section.]

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  • 1. This Act has been extended to—(1) Goa, Doman and Diu by Reg. 12 of 1962, s. 3 and the Schedule;(2) Dadra cud Nagar Haveli by Reg. 6 of 1963, s. 2 and the First Schedule;(3) Pondicherry by Reg. 7 of 1963, s. 3 and the First Schedule; and(4) Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands by Reg. 8 of 1965, s. 3 and Sch.This Act has been modified in its application to apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) by s. 16 and to thatAct.
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 2, for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010 )
  • 3. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 4. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for “Workmen’s” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010 )
  • 5. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for sub-section (2).
  • 6. The words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” omitted by Act 51 of 1970, s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 1-9-1971).
  • 7. Clause (a) omitted by Act 8 of 1959, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 8. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for the clause (d) (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 9. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010)10. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 2 for “legitimate” (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).

Page 4

  • 1. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 2, for “legitimate or illegitimate” (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 3. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, 2 (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 4. Ins. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 6 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

Page 5

  • 1. In the application of the Act to Bengal, a new clause (ff) has been ins, here by the Workmen’s Compensation (BengalAmendment) Act, 1942 (Ben. 6 of 1942), s. 3.
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010 )
  • 3. Subs. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 2, for “in the First Schedule” (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 4. The words and figures “under the Medical Act, 1858, or any Act amending the same, or” omitted by Act 8 of 1959, s. 2(w.e.f. 1-61959).
  • 5. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “Act of the Central Legislature or of any Legislature in a Province of India”
  • 6. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for “Part A State or Part B State”.
  • 7. Clause (j) rep. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 2.
  • 8. The word “registered” omitted by s. 2, ibid.
  • 9. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for “any such”.10. Subs. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 2, for the proviso (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).11. Clause (n) omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 6 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).12. Subs. by A. O. 1937, for “of the Govt.”.

Page 6

  • 1. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s.2, for sub-section (3) (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 2. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for “Workmen’s” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010 )
  • 3. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 3, for “seven” (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 3, for “injury to a workman resulting from”.
  • 6. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 3 (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 8. The word “or” omitted by Act 5 of 1929, s. 2.
  • 9. Clause (c) omitted by s. 2, ibid.10. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 3, for sub-sections (2) and (3) (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).

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  • 1. Ins. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 3, for sub-section (2A) (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 3, for certain words (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 5. Ins. by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 6. Certain words omitted by Act 51 of 1970, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 1-9-1971).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 3, for “sub-section (2)” (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 8. The words “solely and” omitted by Act 15 of 1933, s. 3.

Page 8

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010)
  • 2. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 3, for s. 4 (w.e.f. 1-7-1984).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 4, for “forty per cent.” (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 7, for “eighty thousand rupees” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010). Earlier it was amended by Act 46 of 2000, s. 3(w.e.f. 8-12-2000).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 45 of 1995, s.4, for “fifty per cent.” (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 6. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 7, for “ninety thousand rupees” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010). Earlier it was amended by Act 46 of 2000, s. 3(w.e.f. 8-12-2000).
  • 7. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 8. Explanation II omitted by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f.18-1-2010).

Page 9

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f . 18-1-2010).
  • 2. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 4 (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 3. Ins. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 7 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

Page 10

  • 1. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 4 (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 46 of 2000, s. 3, for “one thousand rupees” (w.e.f.8-12-2000).
  • 4. Ins. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 7 (w. e. f. 18-1-2010).
  • 5. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 5 (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 6. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 5 for sub-section (3) (w.e.f.15-9-1995),
  • 7. Subs. by Act 46 of 2000, s. 4, for sub-section (3A) (w.e.f.8-12-2000).
  • 8. The brackets and figure “(1)” omitted by Act 9 of 1938, s. 4. Earlier section 5 was re-numbered as sub-section (1) of thatsection by Act 5 of 1929, s. 3.
  • 9. Subs. by Act 13 of 1939, s. 2 (w.e.f. 30-6-1934), for “For the purposes of this Act the monthly wages of a workman shall becalculated”. The words in italics subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 5, for “section 4”.

Page 11

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 2. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 5.
  • 3. The words “deemed to be” omitted by Act 13 of 1939, s. 2 (w.e.f. 30-6-1934).
  • 4. Clause (b) relettered as clause (c) by Act 15 of 1933, s. 5.
  • 5. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 6, for “in other cases” (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 6. The proviso omitted by Act 15 of 1933, s. 5.
  • 7. Subs. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 3, for “this section”.
  • 8. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 4, for “sub-section”.
  • 9. Sub-section (2) omitted by Act 15 of 1933, s. 5. Earlier it was added by Act 5 of 1929, s. 3.

Page 12

  • 1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 4, for sub-sections (1) to (3).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 6, for the proviso.
  • 4. Ins. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 4.
  • 5. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 6, for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 6. Certain words omitted by Act 30 of 1995, s. 6 (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 4, for sub-section (5).
  • 8. Sub-section (6) renumbered as sub-section (8) by Act 5 of 1929, s. 4.

Page 13

  • 1. Ins. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 4.
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 5, for the original words.
  • 4. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 8, for “one year” (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 5. Ins. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 6. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 7.
  • 7. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 5, for “maintenance of proceedings”.
  • 8. Subs. by s. 5, ibid.
  • 9. Ins. by s. 5, ibid.

Page 14

  • 1. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 5, for “admit”.
  • 2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “instituted”.
  • 3. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “institute”.
  • 4. Subs. by Act 7 of 1924, s. 2 and the First Schedule, for “any one or”.
  • 5. The word “directly” omitted by Act 9 of 1938, s. 5.
  • 6. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 7, for sub-section (3).
  • 8. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 9. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 8.

Page 15

  • 1. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 9 (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “Workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).

Page 16

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 6, for certain words.
  • 3. Ins. by s. 6, ibid.
  • 4. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 9.

Page 17

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 7, for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 3. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 10 (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workmen” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 5. The word “registered” omitted by Act 15 of 1933, s. 10.

Page 18

  • 1. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 11, for “six months” (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 2. Added by s. 11, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 3. Ins. by the A.O. 1950.
  • 4. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 4, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-7-1984).
  • 5. Clause (4) omitted by Act 9 of 1938, s. 7.
  • 6. Clause (5) renumbered as clause (4) of that section by s. 7, ibid.
  • 7. Subs. by Act 7 of 1924, s. 2 and the First Schedule, for “monthly payment”.
  • 8. The words “in Part A States and Part C States” omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3, and the Schedule.
  • 9. Subs. by Act 1 of 1942, s. 2 (w.e.f. 3-9-1939).

Page 19

  • 1. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 8 (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

Page 20

  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for “G.G. in C”.
  • 4. Ins. by Act 11 of 2017, s. 2 (w.e.f. 15-5-2017).

Page 21

  • 1. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 11.
  • 2. Subs. by Act 11 of 2017, s. 3, for “section 16” (w.e.f. 15-5-2017).
  • 3. Ins. by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f.15-5-2017).
  • 4. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for “which may extend to five thousand rupees” (w.e.f. 15-5-2017).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 6, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 6. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 12, for “the Commissioner”.
  • 8. Ins. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 8 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 9. The word “local” omitted by Act 64 of 1962, s. 7 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).

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  • 1. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 13.
  • 2. The word “local” omitted by Act 64 of 1962, s. 7 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 3. Sub-section (2) and (3) renumbered as sub-sections (3) and (4) to that section respectively by Act 15 of 1933, s. 13.
  • 4. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 10, for sub-section (1), (w.e.f. 15-5-1995).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 6. Subs. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 9, for certain words.

Page 23

  • 1. Ins. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 9.
  • 2. Second proviso omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 3. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 14.
  • 4. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 11, for certain words (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 5. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 15.
  • 6. Subs. by s. 15, ibid., for “where any such question has arisen, the application”.
  • 7. Subs. by Act 37 of 1925, s. 2 and the First Schedule, for “on”.
  • 8. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 16.
  • 9. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

Page 24

  • 1. Ins. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 5.
  • 2. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 12, for certain words (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 14, for s. 24 (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 4. In the application of the Act to Bengal, new sections 24A and 24B have been ins. here by Ben. Act 6 of 1942, s. 4.
  • 5. Ins. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 9 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 6. Subs. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 6, for certain words.

Page 25

  • 1. The words “or to a dependant” omitted by Act 7 of 1924, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.
  • 2. Clause (b) omitted by Act 5 of 1929, s. 6.
  • 3. Subs. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 6, for certain words.
  • 4. The words “or to any dependant” omitted by Act 7 of 1924, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.
  • 5. Subs. by Act 7 of 1924, s. 2 and the Schedule, for “or may make such order”.
  • 6. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 7. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 15 (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).

Page 26

  • 1. Subs. by Act 11 of 2017, s. 4, for “three hundred rupees” (w.e.f.15-5-2017).
  • 2. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 17.
  • 3. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 13, for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 4. In the application of the Act to Bengal, a new s. 31A has been ins. here by the Bengal Touts Act, 1942 (Ben. 5 of 1942), s. 12.
  • 5. Subs. by the A. O. 1937, for “G. G. in C”,
  • 6. For the Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1924, see Gazette of India, 1924, Pt. I, p 586.
  • 7. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for “workman” (w.e.f.18-1-2010).

Page 27

  • 1. In the application of the Act of Bengal, new clauses (ff), (ff1) and (ff2) have been inserted here by Ben, Act 6 of 1942, s. 5.
  • 2. The word “and” at the end of clause (h) and the original clause (i) omitted, and the new clauses, (i) to (n), which were the sameas clauses, (a) to (f) of s. 33, ins. by the A. O. 1937.
  • 3. The word “and” omitted by Act 58 of 1960, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.
  • 4. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 16 (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 5. Ins. by Act 4 of 1986, s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f.15-5-1986).
  • 6. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for “sections 32 and 33”.
  • 7. The words and figures “or section 33” rep.; ibid.

Page 28

  • 1. The words “The Gazette of India or” rep., by the A. O. 1937.
  • 2. The words “as the case may be” rep., ibid.
  • 3. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 20.
  • 4. The original s. 35 renumbered as sub-section (1) of that section by Act 7 of 1937, s. 2.
  • 5. The words “to any Part B State or” ins. by the A.O. 1948, omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule.
  • 6. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 5, for certain words (w.e.f.1-7-1984).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 7 of 1937, s. 2, for “paid to”.
  • 8. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for “for the benefit of”.
  • 9. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, -s. 5, for “such part of country” (w.e.f.1-7-1984).10. Ins. by Act 7 of 1937, s. 2.11. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and Schedule, for “a Part A State or Part C State”.12. Subs. by Act 7 of 1937, s. 2, for “awarded”.13. The words “in any Part B State or” ins. by the A.O. 1950, first five words were omitted by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and theSchedule, and the word “or” was omitted by Act 36 of 1957, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.14. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 5, for certain words (w.e.f.1-7-1984).15. Subs. by Act 7 of 1937, s. 2, for “and applicable for the benefit of”.16. Ins. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 8 (w.e.f.1-2-1963).17. Subs. by Act 65 of 1976, s. 3, for certain words (w.e.f.21-5-1976).

Page 29

  • 1. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 17, for the First Schedule (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 9, for heading (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 3. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 4. Serial Nos. 7 to 54 renumbered as serial Nos. 1 to 48 respectively by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 14, for “8” (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 6. Serial Nos. 7 to 54 renumbered as serial Nos. 1 to 48 respectively by Act 64 of 1962, s. 9 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 7. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 14 for certain numbers (w.e.f.15-9-1995).

Page 30

  • 1. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 14 for certain numbers (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 2. Serial No. 7 to 54 as serial Nos. 1 to 48 respectively by Act 64 of 1962 s. 9 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 3. Ins. by s. 14, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).

Page 31

  • 1. Serial Nos. 7 to 54 renumbered as serial Nos. 1 to 48 respectively by Act 64 of 1962, s. 9 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).

Page 32

  • 1. Serial Nos. 7 to 54 renumbered as serial Nos. 1 to 48 respectively by Act 64 of 1962, s. 9 (w.e.f.1-2-1963).
  • 2. Ins. by Act 58 of 1960, s. 3 and Sch. II.

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  • 1. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10, for “section 2 (1) (n)” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “workmen” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 21, for clauses (i) to (xiii).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 18, for clauses (i) to (ix) (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 5. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10, for “employed, otherwise than in a clerical capacity or on a railway” (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 6. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 15 (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 7. The words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” omitted by Act 45 of 2010, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 8. Ins. by Act 64 of 1962, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).
  • 9. The words “wherein or within the precincts whereof twenty or more persons are so employed” omitted by Act 45 of 2009,s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).10. The word “or” omitted by Act 64 of 1962, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-2-1963).11. The word “other than clerical work” omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).12. Clause (b) omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f.18-1-2010).13. The words, brackets and letter “or sub-clause (b)” omitted by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

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  • 1. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 15 for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-95).
  • 2. The words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f.18-1-2010).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 15, for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 4. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 18 (w.e.f.1-6-1959).
  • 5. The words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f.18-1-2010).

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  • 1. The words “in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months more than twenty-five persons have been employed”omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 2. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 18, for “twenty” (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).
  • 3. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 for item (xviii) (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 4. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 15, for item (xix) and “employed in farming” (w.e.f. 15-9-1995).
  • 5. The words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 6. Ins. by Act 9 of 1938, s. 11.
  • 7. Original cl. (xxiii) renumbered (xxv) by s. 11, ibid.
  • 8. The words “and in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months ten or more persons have been so employed” omittedby Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).
  • 9. The words “in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months fifty or more persons have been so employed” omitted bys. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).10. Ins. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 18 (w.e.f. 1-6-1959).11. The words “otherwise than in a clerical capacity” omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f. 18-1-2010).

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  • 1. Ins. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 15 (w.e.f.15-9-1995).
  • 2. The words “in which on any one day of the preceding twelve months more than twenty-five persons have been employed”omitted by Act 45 of 2009, s. 10 (w.e.f.18-1-2010).

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  • 1. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 6 for Sch. (w.e.f.1-7-1984).

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  • 1. Ins. 64 Act 30 of 1995, of 16 (w.e.f. 15-9-95).

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  • 2. Subs. by Act 22 of 1984, s. 7, for Sch. IV (w.e.f. 1-7-1984).