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When compensation is to be deposited with commissioner
The amount of compensation is not payable to the workman directly. It is generally deposited alongwith the prescribed statement, with the Commissioner who will then pay it to the workman. Any payment made to the workman or his dependents, directly, in the following cases will not be deemed to be a payment of compensation:
- in case of death of the employee
- in case of lump sum compensation payable to a woman or a minor or a person of unsound mind or whose entitlement to the compensation is in dispute or a person under a legal disability.
Besides, compensation of Rs. 10 or more may be deposited with the Commissioner on behalf of the person entitled thereto.
The receipt of deposit with the Commissioner shall be a sufficient proof of discharge of the employer’s liability.
Amounts Permissible To Be Paid To The Workman/Dependents Directly
Following amounts may be paid directly to the workman or his dependents:
- In case of death of the workman, any advance on account of compensation upto [an amount equal to three months’ wages of such workman] may be paid to any dependent.
- In case of lump sum compensation payable to an adult male worker not suffering from any legal disability.
- In case of half-monthly payments payable to any workman.
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