Section 51 in Employees' State Insurance (General) Regulations, 1950
51. Authority for certifying eligibility of claimants.-
The authority which is to certify the eligibility of claimants shall be the appropriate [Branch Office] [ Substituted by Noti. No. N-11/13/2/2003-P&D, dated 1.10.2004, for " Local Office (w.e.f. 1.1.2005).] in respect of maternity, sickness, temporary disablement benefit [benefits and funeral expenses] [ Substituted by Noti. No. N-12/13/2/99-P&D, dated 13.5.2002 (w.e.f. 29.6.2002).] and the appropriate Regional Office, in respect of permanent disablement and dependant's benefits.
