Question

Which of the following primary objectives defines the statutory mandate of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 (formerly known as the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923)?

A To mandate payment of financial compensation by specified categories of employers to employees for injury caused by accidents arising out of and in the course of employment
B To regulate daily and weekly working hours, shifts, and overtime limits for adult workers in industrial factories
C To fix statutory minimum rates of wages across designated scheduled employments
D To establish a comprehensive state-managed contributory insurance scheme covering sickness, maternity, and medical care benefits
E To mandate annual profit-sharing bonus payments to employees based on allocable surplus
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