Section 11 of ECA : Section 11: Medical Examination

Explanation using Example

Imagine that Sarah, an assembly line worker at a manufacturing plant, injures her hand on the job. She notifies her employer about the accident and the employer offers to have her examined by a company-appointed doctor within three days, as per Section 11(1) of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923. Sarah is obliged to accept this offer and get examined to continue her claim for compensation.

However, Sarah is skeptical about the impartiality of the company-appointed doctor and refuses to be examined. As a result, under Section 11(2), her right to compensation is suspended until she agrees to the examination. If Sarah continues to refuse without a valid reason, she may lose her compensation benefits for the period of her refusal.

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