Question

An employee contracts a disease listed in Schedule III of the Code due to his employment. Is he entitled to compensation?

1.
No, compensation is payable only for accidents
2.
Yes, an occupational disease is deemed to be an injury arising out of employment
3.
No, occupational diseases are not covered
4.
Yes, but only half the amount is payable
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Yes, an occupational disease is deemed to be an injury arising out of employment

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Yes, an occupational disease is deemed to be an injury arising out of employment है।

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An occupational disease listed in Schedule III, contracted due to employment, is deemed to be an injury by accident arising out of employment, so compensation is payable.

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Question:

An employee contracts a disease listed in Schedule III of the Code due to his employment. Is he entitled to compensation?

1.
No, compensation is payable only for accidents
2.
Yes, an occupational disease is deemed to be an injury arising out of employment
3.
No, occupational diseases are not covered
4.
Yes, but only half the amount is payable

Correct Answer: Yes, an occupational disease is deemed to be an injury arising out of employment

An occupational disease listed in Schedule III, contracted due to employment, is deemed to be an injury by accident arising out of employment, so compensation is payable.

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