The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Administered Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

1 schedule
Schedule
First Schedule THE SCHEDULE
THE SCHEDULE

[See section 3(1)]

(i) Reimbursement of medical expenses incurred up to a maximum of Rs. 12,500 in each case.

(ii) For fatal accidents the relief will be Rs. 25,000 per person in addition to reimbursement of

medical expenses if any, incurred on the victim up to a maximum of Rs. 12,500.

(iii) For permanent total or permanent partial disability or other injury or sickness, the relief will be

(a) reimbursement of medical expenses incurred, if any, up to a maximum of Rs. 12,500 in each case and

(b) cash relief on the basis of percentage of disablement as certified by an authorised physician. The relief

for total permanent disability will be Rs. 25,000.

(iv) For loss of wages due to temporary partial disability which reduces the earning capacity of the

victim, there will be a fixed monthly relief not exceeding Rs. 1,000 per month up to a maximum of 3

months:

provided the victim has been hospitalised for a period exceeding 3 days and is above 16 years of age.

(v) Up to Rs. 6,000 depending on the actual damage, for any damage to private property.