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Government of India
Ministry of Shipping
28-April, 2020
Rs. 50 lakh compensation declared for the Port employees / workers in case of loss of life due to COVID-19
All port employees including contractual labourers employed directly by the Port and other contractual employees are covered
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. 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 to 30.09.2020, subject to review thereafter.
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