State of Rajasthan - Act
The Rajasthan Workmen's Compensation Rules, 1960
RAJASTHAN
India
India
The Rajasthan Workmen's Compensation Rules, 1960
Rule THE-RAJASTHAN-WORKMEN-S-COMPENSATION-RULES-1960 of 1960
- Published on 29 January 1960
- Commenced on 29 January 1960
- [This is the version of this document from 29 January 1960.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title.
- These rules may be called the Rajasthan Workmen's Compensation Rules, 1960.2. Definitions.
- In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context:-Part I – Review of Half-monthly Payments and Commutation thereof
3. When application may be made without medical certificate.
- Application for review of a half-monthly payment under section 6 may be made without being accompanied by a medical certificate:-4. Procedure on application for review.
- If, on examining an application for review by an employer in which the reduction or discontinuance of half-monthly payment is sought it appears to the Commissioner that there is reasonable ground for believing that the employer has a right to such reduction or discontinuance, he may at any time issue an order withholding the half-monthly payments in whole or in part pending his decision on the application.5. Procedure on application for commutation.
Part II – Deposit of Compensation
6. Deposit under section 8(1).
7. Publication of lists of deposits.
- The Commissioner shall cause to be displayed in a prominent position outside his office an accurate list of the deposits received by him under sub-section (1) of section 8, together with the names and addresses of the deposits and of the workman in respect of whose death or injury the deposits have been made.8. Application by dependants for deposits of compensation.
9. Deposits under section 8(2).
- An employer depositing compensation in accordance with sub-section (2) of section 8, shall furnish therewith a statement in Form 'D', and shall be given a receipt in Form 'E'.10. Investment of money.
- Money in the hands of Commissioner may be invested for the benefit of the dependants of deceased workman in Government securities or Post Offices Cash Certificates, or may be deposited in a Post Office Savings Bank.Part III – Reports of Accidents
11. Report of fatal accidents.
- The report required by section 10-B shall, subject of such rules, if any, as may be made by the State Government, be in Form 'EE'.12. Right of employer to present memorandum when information received.
Part IV – Medical Examination
13. Workman not be required to submit to medical examination save in accordance with rules.
- A workman who is required by sub-section (1) of section 11 to submit himself for medical examination shall be bound to do so in accordance with the rules contained in this part and not otherwise.14. Examination when workman and medical practitioner both on premises.
- When such workman is present at the employer's premises; and the employer offers to have him examined free of charge by a qualified medical practitioner who is so present, the workman shall submit himself for examination forthwith.15. Examination in other cases.
- In cases to which Rule 14 does not apply, the employer may-16. Restriction on number of examinations.
- A workman who is in respect of a half monthly payment shall not be required to submit himself for medical examination elsewhere that at the place where he is residing for the time being more than twice in the first month following the accident, or more than once in any subsequent month.17. Examination after suspension of right to compensation.
- If a workman whose right to compensation has been suspended under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 11 subsequently offers himself for medical examination, his examination shall take place on the employer's premises or at such other place in the vicinity as may be fixed by the employer, and at a time to be fixed by the employer not being, save with the express consent of the workman more than 72 hours after the workman has so offered himself.18. [ Medical examination of woman. [Substituted by Notification No. F. 3(14) L&E/64, dated 21.1.2006-Published in Rajasthan Gazette, Extraordinary, Part 4-C(I), dated 2.2.2006, page 119] = 2006 RSCS/II/P. 468/H. 310.]
Part V – Procedure
19. Introductory.
- Save as otherwise provided in these rules, the procedure to be followed by Commissioners in the disposal of cases under the Act or these rules and by the parties in such cases shall be regulated in accordance with rules contained in this Part.20. Applications.
21. Production of documents.
22. Application presented to wrong Commissioner.
23. Examination of applicants.
- [(1) On receiving an application of the nature referred to in section 22, the Commissioner may examine the applicant and his witness, if any, on oath] [Substituted by clause (b) of Notification No. F. 3(14) L & E/64, dated 18.9.1969. G.S.R. 46-Published in Rajasthan Gazette, Extraordinary, Part 4-C, dated 18.9.1969, page 167.].24. Summary dismissal of application.
- The Commissioner may, after considering the application and the result of any examination of the applicant under Rule 23, summarily dismiss the application if, for reasons to be recorded, he is of opinion that there are no sufficient grounds for proceedings thereon.25. Preliminary inquiry into application.
- If the application is not dismissed under Rule 24, the Commissioner, may, for reasons to be recorded, call upon the applicant to produce evidence in support of the application before calling upon any other party and if upon considering such evidence the Commissioner is of opinion that there is no case for the relief claimed, he may dismiss the application with a brief statement of his reasons for so doing.26. Notice to opposite party.
- If the Commissioner does not dismiss the application under Rule 24 or Rule 25, he shall send to the party from whom the applicant claims relief (hereinafter referred to as the opposite party) a copy of the application, together with a notice of the date on which he will dispose of the application, and may call upon the parties to produce upon that date [any] [Substituted for 'and' by clause (d) of Notification No. F. 3(14) L & E/64, dated 18.9.1969. G.S.R. 46-Published in Rajasthan Gazette, Extraordinary, Part 4-C, dated 18.9.1969, page 167.] evidence which they may wish to tender.27. [Appearance and examination of opposite party] [Substituted by clause (e) of Notification No. F. 3(14) L & E/64, dated 18.9.1969. G.S.R. 46-Published in Rajasthan Gazette, Extraordinary, Part 4-C, dated 18.9.1969, page 167.].
28. Framing of issue.
29. Power to postpone trial of issues of fact where issues of law arise.
- When issues both of law and of fact arise in the same case, and the Commissioner is of opinion that the case may be disposed of on the issues of law only, he may try those issues first, and for that purpose may, if he thinks fit, postpone the settlement of the issues of fact, until after the issues of law have been determined.30. Diary.
- The Commissioner shall maintain under his hand a brief diary of the proceedings on an application.31. Reasons for postponement to be recorded.
- If the Commissioner finds it impossible to dispose of an application at one hearing he shall record the reasons which necessitates a postponement.32. Judgment.
33. Summoning of witnesses.
- If an application is presented by any party to the proceedings for the citation of witnesses, the Commissioner shall on payment of the prescribed expenses and fees, issue summonses for the appearance of such witnesses, unless he considers that their appearance is not necessary for the just decision of the case.34. Exemptions from payment of costs.
- If the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is unable, by reason of poverty, to pay the prescribed fees, he may remit any or all such fees. If the case is decided in favour of the applicant, the prescribed fees which, had they not been remitted, would have been due to be paid, may be added to the costs of the case and recovered in such manner as the Commissioner in his order regarding costs may direct.35. Right of entry for local inspection.
- A Commissioner before whom any proceedings relating to an injury by accidents is pending may at any time enter the place where the workman was injured, or where the workman ordinarily performed his work, for the purpose of making a local inspection or of examining any person likely to be able to give information relevant to the proceedings:Provided that the Commissioner shall not enter any premises of any industrial establishment except during the ordinary working hours of that establishment, save with the permission of the employer or of some person directly responsible to him for the management of the establishment.36. Procedure in connection with local inspection.
37. Power of summary examination.
38. Agreement to abide by Commissioner's decision.
- If a party states in writing his willingness to abide by the decision of the Commissioner the Commissioner shall inquire whether the other party is willing to abide by his decision.39. Procedure where indemnity claimed under section 12(2).
40. Procedure in connected cases.
41. Certain provision of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 to apply.
- Save as otherwise expressly provided in the Act or these rules, the following provisions of the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 namely, those contained in Order V, Rules 9 to 13 and 15 to 30; Order IX; Order XIII, Rules 3 to 10, Order XVI, Rules 2 to 21; Order XVII; or Order XXIII, Rules 1 and 2, shall apply to proceedings before Commissioners, in so far as they may be applicable thereto:Provided that-42. Provision regarding signature of forms.
- Any form, other than a receipt for compensation which is by these rules required to be signed by a Commissioner, may be signed under his direction and on his behalf by any officer subordinate to him appointed by him in writing for this purpose.43. Apportionment of compensation among dependants.
- The provisions of this Part, except those contained in Rules 26, 27 & 39 shall, as for as may be, apply in the case of any proceedings relating to the apportionment of compensation among dependants of a deceased workman.Part VI – Transfer
44. Transfer for report.
45. Transmission of money.
- Money transmitted by one Commissioner to another in accordance with sub-section (2) of section 21 shall be transmitted either by remittance transfer receipt, or by money order, or by messenger, as the Commissioner transmitting the money may direct.Part VII – Appointment of Representative
46. When representative must be appointed.
- -Where any party to a proceeding is under the age of 15 years or is unable to make an appearance, the Commissioner shall appoint some suitable person who consents to the appointment to represent such party for the purpose of the proceeding.47. When new representative to be appointed.
- If the Commissioner considers that the interests of any party for whom a representative has been appointed under Rule 46 are not being adequately protected by that representative or if a person appointed to act as representative or if a person appointed to act as representative dies or becomes incapable of acting, or otherwise ceases to act as such, the Commissioner shall appoint in his place another person whom consents to the appointment.Part VIII – Record of Memoranda of Agreement
48. Form of Memorandum.
- Memoranda of agreement sent to the Commissioner under sub-section (1) of section 28 shall unless the Commissioner otherwise directs, be in duplicate, and shall be in as close conformity as the circumstances of the case admit with Form [K] [Substituted by clause (g) of Notification No. F. 3(14) L & E/64, dated 18.9.1969. G.S.R. 46-Published in Rajasthan Gazette, Extraordinary, Part 4-C, dated 18.9.1969, page 167.] or Form 'L' or Form 'M' as the case may be.49. Procedure where Commissioner does not consider that he should refuse to record memorandum.
50. Procedure where Commissioner considers he should refuse to record memorandum.
51. Procedure on refusal to record memorandum.
52. Registration of memorandum accepted for period.
- In recording a memorandum of agreement, the Commissioner shall cause the same to be entered in a register in Form 'R' and shall cause an endorsement to be entered under his signature on a copy of the memorandum to be retained by him in the following terms, namely:-This memorandum of agreement bearing Serial No. in the Register has been recorded this day of-2. The said workman had, prior to the date of his/her death received the following payments, namely:-
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
3. An advance of Rs. ................ has been made on account of compensation to.................... being his/her dependent.
4. *I do not desire to be made a party to the proceedings for distribution of the aforesaid compensation.
Dated......... 19 .........................Employer*An employer desiring to be made a party to the proceedings should strike out the words "do not".Form 'AA'[See Rule 6(1)]Deposit of Compensation for Non-fatal Accident to a Woman or Person under Legal Disability[Section 8(1) of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923]Compensation amount to Rs. ............... is hereby presented for deposit in respect of injuries sustained by..... residing at on............. 19 , resulting in the loss of temporary disablement. His/Her monthly wages are estimated at Rs. ............... He/She was over/under the age of 15 years at the time of the accident.2. The said injured workman has prior to the date of the deposit received the following half-monthly payments, namely:-
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Serial No. ....................... | |
| Depositor ........................ | Rs. ................... |
| Date ............................. | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Amount deposited ................. | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Amount deducted and repaid to the employer under the provisoto section 8(1). | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Funeral expenses paid ............ | |
| _________________________________ | |
| Compensation paid to the following dependants:- | |
| Name | Relationship |
| ....................................... | |
| ....................................... | |
| ....................................... | |
| Total | |
| ....................................... | |
| Date............19.... |
| Book No. | Receipt No. | Register No. |
2. The circumstances attending the death of the workman/workmen were as under:-
(a)Time of the accident;(b)Place Where the accident occurred;(c)Manner in which deceased was/were employed at the time;(d)Cause of the accident;(e)Any other relevant particulars;and I have etc.Signature & Designation of person making the report.Statement| Name | Sex | Age | Nature of employment | Full postal address |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| Rs. .............. | on .............. | Rs. .............. | on .............. |
| S. No. | Date of agreement | Date of registration | Employer | Workman | Initials of Commissioner | Reference to order rectifying the register |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |