Contracting out
Section 17 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with contracting out. Any contract or agreement whether made before or after the commencement of this Act, whereby a[employee] relinquishes any right of compensation from the employer for personal injury arising out of or in the course of the employment, shall be null and void in so far as it purports to remove or reduce
Any contract or agreement whether made before or after the commencement of this Act, whereby a2[employee] relinquishes any right of compensation from the employer for personal injury arising out of or in the course of the employment, shall be null and void in so far as it purports to remove or reduce the liability of any person to pay compensation under this Act. 4[17A.Duty of employer to inform employee of his rights .- Every employer shall immediately at the time of employment of an employee, inform the employee of his rights to compensation under this 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). Act, in writing as well as through electronic means, in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area of employment, as may be understood by the employee.]
Section 17, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Contracting out". Any contract or agreement whether made before or after the commencement of this Act, whereby a[employee] relinquishes any right of compensation from the employer for personal injury arising out of or in the course of the employment, shall be null and void in so far as it purports to remove or reduce
How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 17 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.
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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- 22. Form of application679 words
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