Employer of the deceased had taken insurance cover for his workman for a sum of Rs.50,000/-.  Claim lodged by the employer on the death of its employee was rejected by the insurance company on the ground that the deceased was not a workman and that he had committed suicide.  Aggrieved by this, petitioner filed a complaint before the District Forum which allowed the complaint.

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Respondent insurance company filed an appeal before the State Commission which has reversed the order of the District Forum on the ground that the petitioner had failed to prove that the deceased was a workman.

We agree with the view taken by the State Commission.  In the Circular issued by Gujarat Rural Workmen Welfare Board dated 09.1.2004 it is mentioned that to show employee was a workman, Certificate issued by Talati–cum–Mantri or Government Labour Officer or officer to be designated by Rural Organization would be recognized in case of dispute.  In the present case, certificate produced had been issued by Sanitary Inspector.  Petitioner had failed to show that the Sanitary Inspector had been either delegated the powers of above mentioned officers or that he was designated as one of such officers.  No merits.  Dismissed.  No costs.