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Permanent disablement. – For the purposes of this Chapter, permanent disablement of a person shall be deemed to have resulted from an accident of the nature referred to in sub-section (1) of section 140 if such person has suffered by reason of the accident, any injury or injuries involving :- (a) permanent privation of the sight of either eye or the hearing of either ear, or privation of any member or joint; or (b) destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any members or joint; or (c) permanent disfiguration of the head or face. Corresponding Law. – Section 142 corresponds to section 92 – C of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Objects and Reasons. – Clause 142 seeks to classify injuries which are considered as permanent disablement for the purpose of this Act.