Section16
The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923

Returns as to compensation

In force Act 8 of 1923 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 1923 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with returns as to compensation. The [State Government] may by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that every person employing "[employees], or that any specified class of such persons, shall send at such time and in such form and to such authority, as may be specified in the notification, a correct return specifying the n

The 3[State Government] may by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that every person employing "[employees], or that any specified class of such persons, shall send at such time and in such form and to such authority, as may be specified in the notification, a correct return specifying the number of injuries in respect of which compensation has been paid by the employer during the previous year and the amount of such compensation together with such other particulars as to the compensation as the 3[State Government] may direct.

Section 16, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).

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Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Returns as to compensation". The [State Government] may by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that every person employing "[employees], or that any specified class of such persons, shall send at such time and in such form and to such authority, as may be specified in the notification, a correct return specifying the n

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Employee’s Compensation Act 16, section 16 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 16 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Employee’s Compensation Act enacted?

Employee’s Compensation Act was enacted in 1923 as Act 8 of 1923. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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