NEW DELHI: Coal India Ltd workers will get Rs 1,12,800 life cover from the coal companies, minister of state for coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said on Wednesday.
Coal India Ltd has recently revised the wages and salaries of coal workers with effect from July 1, 2011, he said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
In addition In case of death or permanent disablement, resulting on account of accident in course of employment, an ex-gratia amount of Rs 84, 600 is payable in addition to compensation payable under Workmen’s Compensation Act by the concerned company, he said.
Besides, a sum of Rs 5,00,000 is paid to the next of kin of any employee dying on account of fatal mine accident by the employing company.
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