(1.) This appeal, under Section 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, has been admitted by this Court for hearing on the following substantial question of law. "Whether a death caused due to illness arising out of and in course of employment of the workman could be termed as an accidental death within the meaning of Section 3 of the Workmen's compensation Act."
(2.) Heard learned senior counsel, Mr. S Deb assisted by learned counsel, Mr. M K Roy for the appellants and learned counsel, Mr. A Gon Choudhury for the respondent No.2, the New India Assurance Company Ltd.
(3.) Respondent Nos.1 and 3 have chosen to remain absent.