LawgistThe Railways Act
128Saving as to certain rights
(1) The right of any person to claim compensation under section 124 1[or section 124A] shall not affect the right of any such person to recover compensation payable under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), or any other law for the time being in force; but no person shall be entitled to claim compensation more than once in respect of the same accident.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect the right of any person to claim compensation payable under any contract or scheme providing for payment of compensation for death or personal injury or for damage to property or any sum payable under any policy of insurance.
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1 Ins. by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-8-1994).
LIABILITY OF RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR DEATH AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS DUE TO ACCIDENTS
- 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
