Effect of failure to register agreement
Section 29 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with effect of failure to register agreement. Where a memorandum of any agreement the registration of which is required by section 28, is not sent to the Commissioner as required by that section, the employer shall be liable to pay the full amount of compensation which he is liable to pay under the provisions of this Act, and notwithstanding an
Where a memorandum of any agreement the registration of which is required by section 28, is not sent to the Commissioner as required by that section, the employer shall be liable to pay the full amount of compensation which he is liable to pay under the provisions of this Act, and notwithstanding an thing contained in the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 4, shall not, unless the Commissioner otherwise directs, be entitled to deduct more than half of any amount paid to the 8[employee] by way of compensation whether under the agreement or otherwise.
Section 29, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Effect of failure to register agreement". Where a memorandum of any agreement the registration of which is required by section 28, is not sent to the Commissioner as required by that section, the employer shall be liable to pay the full amount of compensation which he is liable to pay under the provisions of this Act, and notwithstanding an
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 29 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 29 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4, section 28 (Registration of Agreements), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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