Multiple choice

A bus was on its last trip for the day. Some assailants entered the bus, sprayed chilli powder on the passengers and shot the conductor dead. Can conductor successfully claim compensation under the Workmen’s compensation Act?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. With permission of District Magistrate

  4. If the owner approves
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Explanation

Yes, conductor can successfully claim compensation under the Workmen’s compensation Act. As per Section 3 of the Act, the employer is liable to pay compensation, if the worker is injured by accident that:

arises out of, i.e. while engaged in work  in the course of his employment, i.e. during workhours and such an injury results in disablement of the worker.

If three conditions are met, the employer of an establishment covered by the Act, is bound to pay compensation.  

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