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The Toddy Tappers Welfare Fund Act, 1984

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This law creates a financial safety net for toddy tappers working in Goa, Daman, and Diu to support them if they suffer accidents while climbing trees to collect juice. It mandates that registered tappers pay a small monthly fee per tree and requires the government to match these contributions. A dedicated board manages the fund and administers compensation rules. The Act ensures that workers receive financial aid for injuries lasting more than fourteen days, thereby protecting the livelihood and well-being of this specific group of laborers.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Payment of compensation
  4. 4. Toddy Tapper Welfare Fund
  5. 5. Contribution to the Fund
  6. 6. Constitution of Board
  7. 7. Appointment of staff
  8. 8. Determination of amounts due from toddy tappers
  9. 9. Appeals
  10. 10. Mode of recovery of money due from toddy tappers
  11. 11. Protection for acts done in good faith
  12. 12. Members of Board etc. to be public servant
  13. SCHEDULE. Matters for which provision may be made in the Scheme

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