Morgina Begum vs Managing Director, Hanuman Plantation ...

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21(1) of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the Commissioner for the area where the accident occurred has jurisdiction to entertain the claim petition. The Court found that the High Court erred in setting aside the order of the Commissioner, Workmen's Compensation, Tezpur, as the accident occurred in Nagaon, thus establishing jurisdiction. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the compensation awarded by the Commissioner.