The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is a law that provides for the establishment of an insurance pool to provide compensation to victims of industrial accidents.
Summary
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 is an Indian law that aims to provide relief to the victims of industrial accidents. It establishes an insurance pool to provide compensation to those affected by accidents that occur while handling hazardous substances. The Act covers all industries that handle hazardous substances, including nuclear installations, and the insurance pool is funded by contributions from these industries. The Act also outlines the liability of the owner or operator of an industrial unit in case of an accident, and sets out the procedures for making claims and calculating compensation. The Act is a crucial piece of legislation for protecting the rights and interests of victims of industrial accidents.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Liability To Give Relief In Certain Cases On Principle Of No Fault | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: Duty Of Owner To Take Out Insurance Policies | Open |
| 4 | Section 6: Application For Claim For Relief | Open |
| 5 | Section 7: Award Of Relief | Open |
| 6 | Section 7A: Establishment Of Environmental Relief Fund | Open |
| 7 | Section 8: Provisions As To Other Right To Claim Compensation For Death, Etc | Open |
| 8 | Section 10: Power Of Entry And Inspection | Open |
| 9 | Section 11: Power Of Search And Seizure | Open |
| 10 | Section 12: Power To Give Directions | Open |
| 11 | Section 13: Power To Make Application To Courts For Restraining Owner From Handling Hazardous Substances | Open |
| 12 | Section 14: Penalty For Contravention Of Sub-Section (1) Or Sub-Section (2) Of Section 4 Or Failure To Comply With Directions Under Section 12 | Open |
| 13 | Section 16: Offences By Companies | Open |
| 14 | Section 18: Cognizance Of Offences | Open |
| 15 | Section 21: Advisory Committee | Open |