Lawgist125Application for compensation
(1) An application for compensation under section 124 1[or section 124A] may be made to the Claims Tribunal--
(a) by the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or
(b) by any agent duly authorised by such person in this behalf, or
(c) where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or
(d) where death has resulted from the accident 2[or the untoward incident], by any dependant of the deceased or where such a dependant is a minor, by his guardian.
(2) Every application by a dependant for compensation under this section shall be for the benefit of every other dependant.
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1 Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-8-1994).
2 Ins. by Act 28 of 1994, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-8-1994).
- 123 Definitions
- 124 Extent of liability
- 124A Compensation on account of untoward incidents
- 125 Application for compensation
- 126 Interim relief by railway administration
- 127 Determination of compensation in respect of any injury or loss of goods
- 128 Saving as to certain rights
- 129 Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter
