The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985
The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985, is an Indian Law Act that deals with the processing of claims related to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984.
Summary
The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act, 1985, was enacted to provide for a comprehensive and speedy settlement of claims related to the Bhopal gas leak disaster that occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, in Bhopal, India. The Act established a claims court to provide a forum for the adjudication of claims arising out of the disaster and set up a scheme for the payment of compensation to the victims. The Act also conferred powers on the central government to take over the management of the Union Carbide India Limited, the company responsible for the disaster, and authorized the government to represent the victims in legal proceedings. The Act applies to claims arising out of the Bhopal gas leak disaster, including claims for compensation, liability, and damages.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Power Of Central Government To Represent Claimants | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Claimant’S Right To Be Represented By A Legal Practitioner | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Power Of Central Government | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Commissioner And Other Officers And Employees | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Power To Delegate | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Limitation | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Power To Frame A Scheme | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Removal Of Doubts | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Overriding Effect | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Repeal And Saving | Open |