S. J. KALA (advocate) 04 September 2010

Amendment in section 4 of W.C Act

Is there any State(Only in Tamil Nadu) and Central Government amendment in Explanation II of sction 4 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.

"Where the monthly wages of a workman exceed [four thousand rupees], his monthly wages for the purposes of clause (a) clause (b) shall be deemed to be [four thousand rupees] only,"

i want to know is there any amendment with regard to enhancement of four thousand rupees?

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Bhaskaran (s) 09 September 2010

ministry of labour and employment

notification

New Delhi, the 31st May, 2010

S.O.1258 (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1B) of Section 4 of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), the Central Government hereby specifies, for the purposes of sub-section (1) of the said section, the following amount as monthly wages, with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, namely: -

"Eight thousand rupees"

[F.No.S-37012/1/2008-S.S-I (Vol.II)

S.K.Dev Verman, Jt.Secy.