Workmen's Compensation Act, 1934

Prohibition of contracting out.

17.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, any contract between an employer and any of his workmen whether made before or after the commencement of this Act whereby other provisions are substituted for the provisions of this Act shall be void and of no effect.

(2) This section shall not apply to any contract authorised to be made under the provisions of this Act relating to substitution of liability under a scheme for liability under this Act.