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The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923

Method of recording evidence

In force Act 8 of 1923 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 1923

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Section 25 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with method of recording evidence. The Commissioner shall make a brief memorandum of the substance of the evidence of every witness as the examination of the witness proceeds, and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Commissioner with his own hand and shall form part of the record: Provided that, if the Commissioner is

The Commissioner shall make a brief memorandum of the substance of the evidence of every witness as the examination of the witness proceeds, and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Commissioner with his own hand and shall form part of the record:

Provided that, if the Commissioner is prevented from making such memorandum, he shall record the reason of his inability to do so and shall cause such memorandum to be made in writing from his dictation and shall sign the same, and such memorandum shall form part of the record: 1. Ins. by Act 15 of 1933, s. 16. 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 2009, s. 5, for "workman" (w.e.f.18-1-2010). 3. Ins. by Act 5 of 1929, s. 5. 4. Subs. by Act 30 of 1995, s. 12, for certain words (w.e.f.15-9-1995). 5. Subs. by Act 8 of 1959, s. 14, for s. 24 (w.e.f.1-6-1959). 6. In the application of the Act to Bengal, new ss. 24A and 24B have been ins. here by Ben. Act 6 of 1942, s. 4.

Provided further that the evidence of any medical witness shall be taken down as nearly as may be word for word. 1[25A. Time limit of disposal of cases relating to compensation .- The Commissioner shall dispose of the matter relating to compensation under this Act within a period of three months from the date of reference and intimate the decision in respect thereof within the said period to the employee.]

Section 25, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).

Questions about Section 25

What does Section 25 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?

Section 25 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Method of recording evidence". The Commissioner shall make a brief memorandum of the substance of the evidence of every witness as the examination of the witness proceeds, and such memorandum shall be written and signed by the Commissioner with his own hand and shall form part of the record: Provided that, if the Commissioner is

How do I find court cases under Section 25 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 25, section 25 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 25 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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