India: Rs. 50 Lakh Compensation Declared For Port Employees/Workers In Case Of Loss Of Life Due To COVID-19
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Ministry of Shipping has decided that all the Major Ports may grant compensation /Ex-Gratia in the event of loss of life due to COVID-19 to the dependent members/legal heirs of the port employees as under:
| Category | Amount of compensation/Ex-Gratia (Rs.) |
| All Port employees including Contract Labourers employed directly by the port | 50.00 Lakh |
| Other Contractual Labourers | 50.00 Lakh |
Monetary Compensation is declared to cover the risk of life due to COVID-19 contamination while discharging the Port related duty.
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Port Chairman is the competent authority for the settling claims/ disbursement of the compensation/Ex-Gratia and verifying authority for the cause of death from COVID-19. This compensation is applicable only for the pandemic of COVID-19 and shall be in force up to30.09.2020, subject to review thereafter.
Reference: pib.nic.in
Source: Maritime Shipping News