Section 5 of The Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938
Where a notification issued under section 2 authorises the execution of military manoeuvres compensation shall be payable from the Defence Estimates for any damage to person or property or interference with rights or privileges arising from such manoeuvres including expenses reasonably incurred in protecting person, property, rights and privileges.
Summary
- When military exercises are authorised by a notification, people have a right to get paid for any damage caused.
- Compensation is paid for injuries to people, damage to property, or interference with a person's legal rights or privileges.
- People can also get repaid for any money they reasonably spent to protect their body, property, rights, or privileges during the exercises.
- All compensation under this section is paid out of the national Defence Estimates (the military budget).
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What source of funds is used to pay for the compensation?
The compensation is paid from the Defence Estimates.
2. Can you get compensated for money spent trying to protect your property?
Yes, compensation includes expenses reasonably incurred in protecting your person, property, rights, and privileges.
3. Is compensation limited only to physical property damage?
No, it also covers any interference with rights or privileges, as well as damage to persons.
Test yourself
Q1.From which budget or fund is the compensation for manoeuvre-related damage paid?
Q2.Which of the following is NOT a category for which compensation is payable under Section 5?
Q3.If a citizen spends money to protect their property from damage during manoeuvres, can they recover these costs?
Q4.What official action must have occurred under Section 2 to trigger the right to compensation under Section 5?
Q5.Does Section 5 cover interference with privileges or rights?