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The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923

Power to submit eases

In force Act 8 of 1923 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 1923

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Section 27 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with power to submit eases. A Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, submit any question of law for the decision of the High Court and, if he does so, shall decide the question in conformity with such decision.

A Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, submit any question of law for the decision of the High Court and, if he does so, shall decide the question in conformity with such decision.

Section 27, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).

Questions about Section 27

What does Section 27 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?

Section 27 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Power to submit eases". A Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, submit any question of law for the decision of the High Court and, if he does so, shall decide the question in conformity with such decision.

How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 27 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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