Power to require from employers statements regarding fatal accidents
Section 88 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with power to require from employers statements regarding fatal accidents. Where a competent authority receives information from any source that an employee has died as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, he may send by registered post or where possible, electronically a notice to the employee's employer requiring him to submit, with The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) Where a competent authority receives information from any source that an employee has died as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, he may send by registered post or where possible, electronically a notice to the employee's employer requiring him to submit, within thirty days of the service of the notice, a statement, in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government, giving the circumstances attending the death of the employee, and indicating whether, in the opinion of the employer, he is or is not liable to deposit compensation on account of the death and a copy of such notice shall also be sent by the competent authority in the same manner to the dependants of such employee ascertained by the competent authority.
(2) If the employer is of the opinion that he is liable to deposit compensation, he shall make the deposit within thirty days of the service of the notice.
(3) If the employer is of the opinion that he is not liable to deposit compensation, he shall in his statement indicate the grounds on which he disclaims liability.
(4) Where the employer has so disclaimed liability, the competent authority, after such inquiry as he may think fit, may inform any of the dependants of the deceased employee, that it is open to the dependants to prefer a claim for compensation, and may give them such other further information as he may think fit.
(5) Where in the opinion of the competent authority, a dependant of the deceased employee is not in a position to engage an advocate to file a claim for compensation, the competent authority may provide an advocate to such dependant, from the panel of advocates maintained by the State Government.
Section 88, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 88
What does Section 88 of the Code on Social Security deal with?
Section 88 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Power to require from employers statements regarding fatal accidents". Where a competent authority receives information from any source that an employee has died as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, he may send by registered post or where possible, electronically a notice to the employee's employer requiring him to submit, with
How do I find court cases under Section 88 of the Code on Social Security?
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What should I read with Section 88 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 88 of the Code on Social Security enacted?
Section 88 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 88, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 36 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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