2012 · Q43
Which of the following statements about Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 is true ?
Social Security in IndiaConcept and framework
- AIt is not social security legislation.
- BIts name has been changed to the Employee's Compensation Act in 2009.
- CIt provides maximum Compensation in the event of death.
- DIt does not provide compensation for occupational diseases.
Explanation
The Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act, 2009 renamed the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 as the Employees' Compensation Act. It is a social-security legislation (option A wrong), its schedules do provide compensation for occupational diseases (option D wrong), and compensation on death is graded by wages and age, not a flat maximum (option C wrong). Hence option B.