What are the provisions for workmen's compensation for an industrial injury?
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Compensation for industrial injuries is governed by the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923. An employee who suffers an employment-related injury or occupational disease is entitled to a lump-sum compensation calculated as a percentage of wages based on the nature and extent of disablement, or to a death benefit for dependants. Claims must be filed before the Commissioner for Employee's Compensation. The employer is also liable regardless of whether the injury resulted from the employee's own negligence, subject to defined exceptions.
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