Question

What is the punishment prescribed U/S 85 A
(A) Maximum 2 years imprisonment
(B) Maximum penalty of Rs. 5000
(C) Upto 5 years imprisonment and Rs. 25000/- fine
(D) None of the above

Answer 1

Option (C) up to 5 years imprisonment and Rs. 25000/- fine.

Section 85A in the employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 leads to imprisonment minimum two years with a fine of 5000 rupees.

If the accused fails to pay the fine money within time, imprisonment can extend to five years with 25000 rupees fine.