Temporary disablement Benefit (TDB)
Eligibility

There is no contributory condition attached to grant of temporary disablement benefit. The mere factor for eligibility is that he should be an employee on the date of employment injury. The insured person is eligible for TDB from the day one of his entering into the insurable employment. 

• The employment injury as defined under Section 2(8) should occur on or after the appointed day.

• The injury should be sustained by an insured person while he is an "employee" within the meaning of Section 2(9).

• Medical certificates to the effect that there is a condition requiring medical treatment and rendering the employee, as a result of the injury, temporarily incapable of work have to be furnished according to the provisions of the ESI (General) Regulations.

• The certificates should be furnished within the time limits laid down in Regulation 64.

• The claim should be submitted on the appropriate form.