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The Committee, for many years, has been drawing the Government’s attention to the fact that the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Cap. 220), which covers certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976, does not contain any provisions giving effect to Article 5 (the principle of the payment of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death), Article 7 (additional compensation for workmen injured in such a way as to require the constant help of another person), Article 9 (free entitlement to the necessary medical and surgical aid), Article 10 (supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances) and Article 11 (guarantees against the insolvency of the employer or insurer) of the Convention. Since 1999, the Government has indicated that a merger was envisaged of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and the National Pensions Act (NPA) to ensure the full application of the Convention. In its latest report, the Government indicates that the delay in finalizing the Bill is due to the fact that the Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions has embarked on a wider examination of the NPA with a view to amend it holistically. The draft Bill will be introduced to the National Assembly as soon as it has been approved by the State Law Office. The Committee hopes that the draft law will be adopted soon and that it will include the provisions giving full effect to the abovementioned Articles of the Convention. It would also appreciate receiving a copy of the draft Bill when the State Law Office review process has been completed.
For many years, the Committee has been noting that the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Cap. 220), which covers certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976, does not contain any provisions giving effect to Article 5 (the principle of the payment of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death), Article 7 (additional compensation for workmen injured in such a way as to require the constant help of another person), Article 9 (free entitlement to the necessary medical and surgical aid), Article 10 (supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances) and Article 11 (guarantees against the insolvency of the employer or insurer) of the Convention.
In this respect, the Government indicated in its 1999 report that the merger was envisaged of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and the National Pensions Act to ensure the full application of the Convention. The Committee notes that, according to the Government’s latest report, the formulation of the Bill is almost completed and that it will be submitted to the National Assembly in the near future. The Committee hopes that the Government will take all the necessary measures to make the required legislative amendment as soon as possible with a view to ensuring that all workers covered by the Convention receive the compensation guaranteed by this instrument in the event of an employment accident.
[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2010.]
For many years, the Committee has been drawing the Government’s attention to the fact that the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Chapter 220), which remains applicable to certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976, does not contain any provisions giving effect to Article 5 (compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death); Article 7 (additional compensation for workmen injured in such a way as to require the constant help of another person); Article 9 (entitlement to medical and surgical aid); Article 10 (supply and renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances, as necessary); and Article 11 (guarantees against the insolvency of the employer or insurer) of the Convention.
In this connection, the Government indicated in its 1999 report that the merger was envisaged of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and the National Pensions Act, to ensure the full application of the Convention. The Committee notes from the information provided by the Government in both its last and its 2001 report, that the merger of the above legislation has still not been completed. The Government adds, however, that the competent ministry has now reached the stage of drafting the bill and that it has been urged to complete this process without delay. The Committee therefore hopes that the Government will take all the necessary measures to make the required legislative amendments as soon as possible so as to ensure that all workers covered by the Convention receive the compensation guaranteed by this instrument in the event of an accident in the workplace.
[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2008.]
The Committee notes the comments made by the Mauritius Employers’ Federation on the application of the Convention, which were attached to the Government’s report.
For many years, the Committee has been drawing the Government’s attention to the fact that the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Chapter 220), which remains applicable to certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976, does not contain any provisions giving effect to Articles 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of the Convention. In this connection, the Government indicated in its previous report that the merger was envisaged of the Workmen’s Compensation Act and the National Pensions Act to ensure the full application of the Convention. The Committee notes from the information provided by the Government in its last report that the merger of the above legislation has still not been completed. It hopes that the Government will not fail to take all the necessary measures to proceed in the very near future to the necessary legislative amendments to ensure that all workers covered by the Convention benefit from the guarantees that this instrument provides in the event of occupational accidents.
For many years, the Committee has noted that the Workmen's Compensation Act (Chapter 220), which covers certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976, does not contain provisions giving effect to Articles 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of the Convention. In this connection, the Government indicates in its report that the merger is being envisaged of the Workmen's Compensation Act and the National Pensions Act, to ensure full application of the Convention, inter alia. The Committee notes this information. It trusts that the Government will take all necessary measures in the very near future to carry out the legislative amendments required in order to ensure that all workers covered by the Convention receive the guarantees that this instrument provides in case of occupational accidents.
[The Government is requested to report in detail in 2001.]
With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act (Chapter 220), to which the Government has been referring since 1982, are still under consideration. The Committee recalls in this respect that the Workmen's Compensation Act, while covering certain categories of workers excluded from the application of the National Pensions Act, 1976 (i.e. certain workers in the sugar industry), does not contain provisions giving effect to the following provisions of the Convention:
Article 5 (payment of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death; provided that it may wholly or partially be paid in a lump sum if the competent authority is satisfied that it will be properly utilized); Article 7 (additional compensation for injured workmen whose incapacity necessitates the constant help of another person); Article 9 (provision of necessary medical and surgical aid); Article 10 (supply and renewal of necessary artificial limbs and surgical appliances) and Article 11 (guarantee against the insolvency of the employer or insurer).
The Committee regrets that the necessary measures have still not been taken in order to ensure full application of the Convention, either by extending the coverage of the National Pensions Act and the Regulations made under it so as to cover all workers protected by the Convention, or by amending the Workmen's Compensation Act as indicated above. It asks the Government to report any progress made in this respect.
The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. It also notes that the amendments to the Workmen's Compensation Act (chap. 220), intended to cover the workers excluded from the coverage of the National Pensions Ordinance, 1976, are still under consideration. The Committee therefore expresses again the hope that these amendments will be introduced shortly and will also bring the legislation into full conformity with the following provisions of the Convention:
Article 5 (payment of compensation in the form of periodical payments in the case of permanent incapacity or death; provided that it may wholly or partially be paid in a lump sum if the competent authority is satisfied that it will be properly utilised); Article 7 (additional compensation for injured workmen whose incapacity necessitates the constant help of another person); Article 9 (provision of necessary medical and surgical aid); Article 10 (supply and renewal of necessary artificial limbs and surgical appliances) and Article 11 (guarantee against the insolvency of the employer or insurer).
The Committee requests the Government to report any progress made in this respect.