Section 14 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
An application for compensation before the Claims Commissioner or the Commission, as the case may be, in respect of nuclear damage may be made by--
- (a)a person who has sustained injury; or
- (b)the owner of the property to which damage has been caused; or
- (c)the legal representatives of the deceased; or
- (d)any agent duly authorised by such person or owner or legal representatives.
Summary
- This provision lists the specific categories of people who are legally allowed (entitled) to apply for nuclear damage compensation.
- An application can be filed by any person who has suffered physical injury or health harm.
- The owner of any property (such as land, houses, or crops) that has been damaged can file an application.
- If a victim dies, their legal representatives (such as heirs or executors of their estate) are entitled to apply.
- Any of these parties can choose to have an authorized agent file the claim on their behalf.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I file a claim if my crops or land are contaminated but I am not physically hurt?
Yes, the owner of the property to which damage has been caused is fully entitled to make an application.
2. What happens if a victim passes away before filing a claim?
The legal representatives of the deceased person are entitled to make the application for compensation.
3. Can a lawyer or family member file the application on my behalf?
Yes, any agent who is duly authorized by you, the property owner, or the legal representative can legally file the application.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which of the following individuals has the legal standing to file a compensation claim for a property that was contaminated?
Q2.Under Section 14 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, who is entitled to file for compensation if a person dies as a direct result of a nuclear incident?
Q3.Under Section 14 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which condition must be met for an agent to file a compensation application on behalf of an injured victim?
Q4.Under Section 14 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, which of the following options represents all the primary authorities where an entitled person can submit their application for nuclear damage?