HEADS UNDER WHICH COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES MAY BE
CLAIMED
(a) Death;
(b) Permanent, temporary, total or partial disability or other injury or sickness;
(c) Loss of wages due to total or partial disability or permanent or temporary disability;
(d) Medical expenses incurred for treatment of injuries or sickness;
(e) Damages to private property;
(f) Expenses incurred by the Government or any local authority in providing relief aid
and rehabilitation to the affected persons;
(g) Expenses incurred by Government for any administrative or legal action or to cope
with any harm or damage, including compensation for environmental degradation and
restoration of the quality of environment;
(h) Loss to Government or local authority arising out of, or connected with, the activity
causing any damage;
(i) Claims on account of any harm, damage or destruction to the fauna including milch
and draught animals and aquatic fauna;
(j) Claims on account of any harm, damage or destruction to flora including aquatic flora,
crops, vegetables, trees and orchards;
(k) Claims including cost of restoration on account- of any harm or damage to
environment including pollution of soil, air, water, land and eco-systems;
(l) Loss and destruction of any property other than private property;
(m) Loss of business or employment or both;
(n) any other claim arising out of, or connected with, any activity of handling of
hazardous substance.