Quantum of Compensation [Regulations 6 and 10]
The Regulations entitle victims to claim compensation under the Regulations, in addition to and without affecting their rights to recover compensation under any other laws or contracts.
A compensation of ₹7,50,000 is mandated to be provided in the event of a fatal electrical accident resulting in loss of human life. While in case, of a victim suffering from more than 60 per cent disability, a compensation of ₹5,00,000 is to be provided; a sum of ₹1,00,000 is mandated to be awarded to a person in case he/she suffers from a disability ranging between 40 per cent to 60 per cent, subject to a certification by a civil surgeon.
Moreover, additional reimbursements up to ₹25,000 for hospitalisation exceeding a week and ₹10,000 for hospitalisation up to a week have also been mandated to be provided, subject to submission of relevant bills.
Notably, the Regulations also place a statutory obligation to compensate for the loss of animal life due to such accidents. It distinguishes between milch animals, draught animals and poultry by creating sub-categories to allocate different quantums of monetary compensation.
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