Lawgist16ALiability of employer in respect of accidents resulting from collapse of houses provided by him
1[16A. Liability of employer in respect of accidents resulting from collapse of houses provided by him.--(1) If death or injury is caused to any worker or a member of his family as a result of the collapse of a house provided under section 15, and the collapse is not solely and directly attributable to a fault on the part of any occupant of the house or to a natural calamity, the employer shall be liable to pay compensation.
(2) The provisions of section 4 of, and Schedule IV to, the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), as in force for the time being, regarding the amount of compensation payable to a workman under that Act shall, so far as may be, apply for the determination of the amount of compensation payable under sub-section (1).]
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1. Ins. by Act 58 of 1981, s. 8 (w.e.f. 26-1-1982).
- 11 Canteens
- 12 Creches
- 13 Recreational facilities
- 14 Educational facilities
- 15 Housing facilities
- 16 Power to make rules relating to housing
- 16A Liability of employer in respect of accidents resulting from collapse of houses provided by him
- 16B Appointment of Commissioners
- 16C Application for compensation
- 16D Procedure and powers of Commissioner
- 16E Liability to pay compensation, etc., to be decided by Commissioner
- 16F Saving as to certain rights
- 16G Power to make rules
- 17 Other facilities
- 18 Welfare officers
