workmen compensation
shweta Verma
(Querist) 11 January 2010
This query is : Resolved
one of our contract driver died due to asphyxia while he was on duty. Can he be entitled to get Workmen Compensation.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 12 January 2010
There should be a direct connection of death and the duty. If any employee died in the course of his employment and due to reasons connected with his duties only then he is entitled to claim under WC Act.
shweta Verma
(Querist) 12 January 2010
thank u sir. ur reply is of great help.
Vijayarajan
(Expert) 13 January 2010
'dependants' can file claim if the death is during the course and out of employment