Railway Accident Compensation Rules, 1990

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In cases where an injury results in pain and suffering, how is the compensation amount determined?

  • A fixed amount is paid, regardless of the injury's severity.
  • The compensation is calculated based on a formula determined by the Claims Tribunal.
  • The Claims Tribunal decides a reasonable amount considering medical evidence and other case circumstances. (correct)
  • Compensation is based on the injured person's income and earning potential.

What is the maximum compensation payable for any single injury, according to rule 3?

  • Rs. 4 lakhs (correct)
  • There is no maximum limit.
  • Rs. 80,000
  • Rs. 4,00,000

If multiple injuries are caused by the same accident, what is the maximum total compensation payable?

  • Rs. 4,00,000
  • Rs. 80,000
  • Rs. 4 lakhs (correct)
  • There is no maximum limit.

If an individual receives initial compensation for an injury and later dies due to the same injury, what additional compensation is payable?

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What is the compensation payable for the loss of both hands or amputation at higher sites?

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What is the compensation payable for the death of a person?

<p>Rs. 4,00,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation amount for double amputation through the leg or thigh, or amputation through the leg or thigh on one side and loss of the other foot?

<p>Rs. 4,00,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to determine the compensation amount for the loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods or animals?

<p>The Claims Tribunal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when determining compensation for loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods or animals?

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Which of these options is NOT considered a factor when determining compensation for pain and suffering?

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What compensation is provided for absolute deafness?

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Which of the following injuries warrants a compensation of $3,20,000?

<p>Amputation below shoulder with stump less than 8&quot; from tip of acromion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation amount for very severe facial disfigurement?

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Which condition results in a compensation of $2,40,000?

<p>Loss of a hand or the thumb and four fingers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much compensation is assigned for loss of a thumb?

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What injury results in the highest compensation among the options provided?

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What is the compensation for amputation from 8" from the tip of acromion to less than 4 1/2" below the tip of olecranon?

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Which of the following injuries has the lowest compensation listed?

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Which injury is associated with a compensation of $3,60,000?

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What is the effective date of the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment Rules 1997?

<p>November 1, 1997 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines 'untoward incident' as mentioned in the Railway Act?

<p>An incident defined in clause (c) of section 123 of the Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment, what does the term 'Claims Tribunal' refer to?

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What amount is payable for an injury that deprives a person of all capacity to work?

<p>Four lakhs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Railway Act deals with the definition of an 'accident'?

<p>Section 124 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these terms is specifically defined in the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Amendment Rules 1997?

<p>Accident (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules?

<p>To outline compensation procedures for railway accidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be true for an injury to receive compensation under Part II or Part III of the Schedule?

<p>It must be explicitly specified in the Schedule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is designated for an incident that results in claims for compensation under the Railway Act?

<p>Accident (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Railway Claims Tribunal Act enacted?

<p>1987 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount for loss of all toes of both feet through the metatarso-phalangeal joint?

<p>1,60,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which injury compensation amount is greater, the amputation of both feet resulting in end-bearing stumps or the amputation below hip with stump exceeding 5"?

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What is the specified compensation for the loss of one eye without complications?

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Which of the following fractures involves the least compensation?

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For amputation at the hip, what is the compensation amount?

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How much compensation is awarded for loss of four fingers of one hand?

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What is the compensation for the amputation of one foot resulting in end-bearing?

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What is the compensation amount for a fracture of the major bone, both limbs?

<p>60,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation for a fracture of the femur tibia in one limb?

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What is the compensation for loss of all toes of one foot through the metatarso-phalangeal joint?

<p>80,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person suffers an injury that results in the complete loss of both hands, what is the compensation amount payable under the Schedule?

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What is the maximum total compensation payable for injuries caused by a single accident when more than one injury is involved?

<p>Rs. 80,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person is awarded compensation for an injury that is less than the amount payable for their death, but later succumbs to the same injury. What amount of further compensation is payable to their beneficiaries?

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What is the maximum compensation payable under Rule 3 for any single person, regardless of the nature or severity of their injury?

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Which of the following scenarios falls under the category of injuries for which compensation is payable under Part II of the Schedule?

<p>Double amputation through the leg or the thigh. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person suffers an accident that leads to loss of a foot and an amputation of the hand through the wrist joint. Which rule applies for determining compensation?

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What is the compensation for the loss of a thumb where the terminal phalanx is lost?

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Which injury results in a compensation amount of $1,20,000?

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What is the basis for determining compensation for injuries that cause pain and suffering but are not explicitly listed under the Schedule?

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Which injury results in a compensation of $3,20,000?

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For which injury is the compensation amount the same as that for loss of all toes of both feet distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint?

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If a person suffers injuries that result in both the loss of a hand and a foot, and the loss of their sense of taste, what is the maximum total compensation payable?

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Which of the following scenarios would NOT require the Claims Tribunal to determine the compensation amount based on individual circumstances and medical evidence?

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Based on the provided information, which of these categories is NOT directly addressed in the compensation guidelines?

<p>Loss of smell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person experiences significant deterioration of their goods during a train accident. In determining the compensation amount, what is the primary factor considered?

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Which of the following injuries results in a compensation that is a multiple of $40,000?

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Which injury, listed in the document, results in the lowest compensation amount?

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If a person suffers an injury resulting in the loss of a hand and also experiences very severe facial disfigurement, what is the total compensation amount payable?

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Which of the following injuries results in the highest compensation amount?

<p>Amputation at the hip (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these injuries has a compensation amount that is directly a multiple of $1,00,000?

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What is the difference in compensation between amputation below hip with stump exceeding 5" but not beyond middle thigh and amputation below hip with stump not exceeding 5" in length measured from tip of great trench-anter?

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Which of the listed conditions results in a compensation of $1,60,000?

<p>Loss of one eye without complications the other being normal (B), Amputation below knee with stump exceeding 5&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these injuries would result in a compensation amount that is directly proportional to its severity?

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Which of these injuries has a compensation amount that is a multiple of $10,000?

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What is the total compensation for a person who sustains the following injuries: fracture of the spine with paraplegia, loss of all toes of both feet through the metatarso-phalangeal joint, and amputation of one foot resulting in end-bearing?

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Which of these conditions has a compensation amount different from all the others?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the information provided about the provided injuries in the text?

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Which injury listed in the text has a compensation amount exactly twice the amount for loss of a thumb?

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Based on the provided information about the compensation amounts, which one of these statements is NOT TRUE?

<p>The amount of compensation for the most severe injury listed in the text is exactly twice the amount for the least severe injury listed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following injuries would qualify for the compensation amount of rupees four lakhs?

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What is the compensation amount for amputation below the shoulder with a stump less than 8" from the tip of the acromion?

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What is the compensation amount for the loss of a thumb?

<p>1,20,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following injuries would result in a compensation amount of $2,40,000?

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What is the compensation amount for amputation through the shoulder joint?

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Which of these injuries results in a compensation of $1,20,000?

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What is the compensation amount for amputation from 8" from the tip of the acromion to less than 4 1/2" below the tip of the olecranon?

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What is the compensation amount for absolute deafness?

<p>4,00,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "accident" refer to in the context of these rules?

<p>An event specifically defined in section 124 of the Railway Act. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in determining "pain and suffering" compensation?

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What is the primary authority responsible for determining compensation amounts for injuries?

<p>Railway Claims Tribunal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum compensation payable for any single person, regardless of the nature or severity of their injury?

<p>Rupees 4 lakhs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What amount of compensation is payable for an injury that, according to the Claims Tribunal, completely prevents a person from working?

<p>Four lakhs rupees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options describes an "untoward incident" as defined in the Railway Act?

<p>An incident specifically defined in clause (c) of section 123 of the Railway Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legal act governs the establishment of the Railway Claims Tribunal?

<p>Railway Claims Tribunal Act 1987 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Railway Act addresses the definition of an "accident"?

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In which year was the Railway Act enacted?

<p>1989 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation amount for the loss of three fingers of one hand?

<p>1,20,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much compensation is payable for a fracture of the major bone, both limbs (Femur Tibia)?

<p>80,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What compensation is provided for amputation below hip with a stump exceeding 5" in length, but not beyond the middle thigh?

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Which of the following injuries results in a compensation of $1,60,000?

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What is the compensation amount for the amputation of one foot resulting in an end-bearing stump?

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What is the compensation for the loss of all toes of both feet through the metatarso-phalangeal joint?

<p>1,60,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which injury is associated with a compensation amount of 3,20,000?

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What is the compensation amount for a fracture of the pelvis, not involving a joint?

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What is the compensation for the amputation of both feet resulting in end-bearing stumps?

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What is the compensation amount for the loss of one eye without complications, the other being normal?

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Flashcards

Railway Act, 1989

A law governing railway operations and incidents in India.

Compensation Rules, 1990

Rules outlining compensation for railway accidents and untoward incidents.

Claims Tribunal

A legal body established to handle railway compensation claims.

Accident Definition

An event defined in section 124 of the Railway Act, 1989.

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Untoward Incident

An unforeseen event defined in clause (c) of section 123 of the Railway Act.

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Compensation Amount for Death

Amount payable for railway-related deaths as specified in the Schedule.

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Compensation for Severe Injuries

Four lakhs for injuries depriving work capacity, as per Claims Tribunal's opinion.

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Effective Date

The rules come into force on November 1, 1997.

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Amendment to 1990 Rules

Changes to existing compensation rules made in 1997.

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Schedule in Rules

A table specifying compensation amounts for various injuries or deaths.

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Loss of sight

Inability to perform work requiring eyesight, compensated with ₹4,00,000.

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Severe facial disfigurement

Compensation of ₹4,00,000 for very severe facial injuries.

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Absolute deafness

Compensation of ₹4,00,000 for complete loss of hearing.

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Amputation through shoulder joint

Compensation of ₹3,60,000 for loss of arm at the shoulder.

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Amputation below shoulder

₹3,20,000 compensation for arm loss above an 8" stump.

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Amputation from acromion to olecranon

Compensation of ₹2,80,000 for loss between specific measurements.

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Loss of hand or fingers

₹2,40,000 for loss of a hand or severe finger amputation.

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Loss of thumb

Compensation of ₹1,20,000 for loss of the thumb.

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Loss of thumb and metacarpal bone

Compensation awarded for loss of thumb and its base bone.

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Loss of four fingers of one hand

Compensation amount of 2,00,000 for loss.

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Amputation of both feet resulting in end bearing stumps

Compensation amount of 3,60,000 for amputation of both feet.

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Loss of all toes of both feet

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for loss through metatarso-phalangeal joint.

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Fracture of Spine with Paraplegia

Compensation amount of 2,00,000 for spine fracture causing paraplegia.

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Amputation below knee with stump exceeding 5"

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for amputation with a longer stump.

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Fracture of Major Bone Femur Tibia both limbs

Compensation amount of 80,000 for major fractures in both limbs.

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Amputation of one foot resulting in end-bearing

Compensation amount of 1,20,000 for amputation of one foot.

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Fracture of Pelvis not involving joint

Compensation amount of 40,000 for pelvic fracture without joint damage.

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Loss of one eye without complications

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for losing one eye with normal other eye.

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Fracture of Hip-joint

Compensation amount of 80,000 for a hip-joint fracture.

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Compensation Amount

Amount payable for injury, pain, or suffering determined by the Claims Tribunal.

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Multiple Injuries Compensation

Total compensation for multiple injuries cannot exceed eighty thousand rupees.

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Death Compensation

If an injured person dies after receiving less compensation, further compensation equals the difference for death.

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Goods Compensation

Compensation for loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods based on the Claims Tribunal's determination.

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Maximum Personal Compensation

Total compensation per individual shall not exceed four lakhs rupees.

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Death Compensation Amount

Compensation payable for death is fixed at four lakhs rupees.

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Loss of Both Hands

Compensation for loss of both hands or higher amputation sites is four lakhs rupees.

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Loss of Hand and Foot

Compensation for loss of one hand and one foot is also set at four lakhs rupees.

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Double Amputation Compensation

Four lakhs rupees for double amputation through leg or thigh.

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Compensation Tribunal Role

The Claims Tribunal assesses evidence to determine reasonable compensation.

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Compensation for Injury

Amount payable determined by the Claims Tribunal considering medical evidence and circumstances.

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Maximum Compensation Limit

Total compensation in any case cannot exceed four lakhs rupees.

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Total Compensation for Injuries

Total due for all injuries caused by the same accident is capped at eighty thousand.

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Compensation for Death

Fixed compensation amount for railway-related deaths is four lakhs rupees.

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Additional Compensation on Death

If an injured person dies after receiving less compensation, further is paid to match death compensation.

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Compensation for Lost Goods

Compensation for loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods is determined by the Claims Tribunal.

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Compensation for Major Injuries

Certain severe injuries may receive a maximum of four lakhs as compensation.

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Claims Tribunal's Role

The Claims Tribunal assesses evidence to determine reasonable compensation amounts.

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Compensation for Multiple Injuries

Each injury is compensated, but total compensation is limited to specified caps.

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Severe Injury Compensation Examples

Compensation can vary based on type of injury, with set amounts for specific losses.

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Railway Accident Definition

An event described in section 124 of the Railway Act, 1989.

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Claims Tribunal Act

Establishes the Railway Claims Tribunal under section 3.

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Untoward Incident Definition

An unforeseen event defined in section 123 of the Railway Act.

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Severe Injury Compensation

Compensation of four lakhs for injuries depriving work capacity.

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Effective Date of Rules

The amended rules come into force on November 1, 1997.

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Compensation Amount Schedule

A table specifying compensation amounts for various injuries or deaths.

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Criteria for Compensation

Amount for injuries not specified but deemed severe is four lakhs.

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Fracture of Major Bone Compensation

Compensation amount of 80,000 for major fractures in both limbs.

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Amputation of both feet

Compensation amount of 3,60,000 for amputation resulting in end bearing stumps.

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Amputation below knee, stump exceeding 5"

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for amputation below the knee with a stump longer than 5 inches.

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Amputation below hip, stump not exceeding 5"

Compensation amount of 3,20,000 for amputation below the hip with a short stump.

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Amputation of one foot

Compensation amount of 1,20,000 for amputation of one foot resulting in end-bearing.

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Compensation for Loss of Sight

₹4,00,000 for inability to perform work needing eyesight.

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Compensation for Facial Disfigurement

₹4,00,000 for very severe facial disfigurement.

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Compensation for Absolute Deafness

₹4,00,000 for complete loss of hearing.

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Compensation for Amputation through Shoulder

₹3,60,000 for amputation at the shoulder joint.

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Compensation for Amputation Below Shoulder

₹3,20,000 for arm loss with stump less than 8 inches.

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Compensation for Amputation from Acromion

₹2,80,000 for loss between acromion and olecranon.

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Compensation for Loss of a Hand

₹2,40,000 for loss of hand or severe finger amputation.

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Compensation for Loss of Thumb

₹1,20,000 for the loss of the thumb.

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Compensation for Thumb and Metacarpal Loss

Compensation for losing thumb and its base bone.

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Loss of Four Fingers Compensation

₹2,00,000 for the loss of four fingers of one hand.

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Compensation for Loss of Two Fingers

₹80,000 for the loss of two fingers of one hand.

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Amputation Below Knee (Stump > 5")

₹1,60,000 for amputation below the knee with a stump exceeding 5 inches.

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Compensation for Loss of Vision in One Eye

₹1,60,000 for losing one eye without complications.

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Fracture of Major Bone Femur and Tibia

₹80,000 for major fractures of both limbs (femur and tibia).

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Loss of All Toes (Both Feet)

₹1,60,000 for losing all toes through the metatarso-phalangeal joint.

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Amputation Through One Foot (Proximal)

₹1,20,000 for amputation through one foot proximal to the metatarso-phalangeal joint.

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Compensation for Fracture of Hip-Joint

₹80,000 for a fracture of the hip joint.

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Compensation for Amputation at Hip

₹3,60,000 for amputation at the hip joint.

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Amputation Below Knee Compensation

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for amputation below the knee with a stump longer than 5 inches.

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Fracture of Pelvis Compensation

Compensation amount of 40,000 for a pelvic fracture without joint damage.

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Loss of One Eye Compensation

Compensation amount of 1,60,000 for losing one eye with a normal other eye.

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Claims Tribunal Function

The Claims Tribunal assesses evidence to determine reasonable compensation amounts.

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Compensation for Severe Facial Disfigurement

₹4,00,000 for very severe facial injuries.

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Compensation for Amputation from Acromion to Olecranon

₹2,80,000 for loss between specific measurements.

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Maximum Compensation for Injuries

Total compensation in any case cannot exceed four lakhs rupees.

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Compensation for Loss

Compensation amount for lost goods or animals determined by the Claims Tribunal.

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Compensation Amount for Injury

Amount for injuries caused in an accident is based on medical evidence and circumstances.

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Maximum Compensation Limit for Individual

Total compensation for any individual cannot exceed four lakhs rupees.

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Further Compensation for Death

If a person dies after total compensation is paid for injury, additional is paid to match death compensation.

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Multiple Injuries Compensation Limit

Total compensation for all injuries from the same accident cannot exceed eighty thousand rupees.

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Injury Compensation Amount Example

For severe injuries like loss of both hands, compensation is four lakhs.

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Loss of Sight Compensation

Compensation amount of ₹4,00,000 for inability to perform work needing eyesight.

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Claims Tribunal Assessment

The Claims Tribunal assesses medical evidence to determine reasonable compensation for injuries.

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Study Notes

Railway Accident (Compensation) Rules, 1990

  • Rules amend the Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 1990
  • Effective November 1, 1997
  • Definitions:
    • Accident: An incident as described in Section 124 of the Act
    • Act: The Railway Act, 1989 (Act 24 of 1989)
    • Claims Tribunal: The Railway Claims Tribunal established under Section 3 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 (Act 54 of 1987)
    • Schedule: The schedule to these rules
    • Untoward Incident: Incident defined in Section 123 of the Act
  • Claims for Compensation:
    • Compensation amounts are detailed in the schedule
    • For injuries not listed in the schedule but causing complete incapacitation, the compensation is set at 4,00,000 rupees.
    • For multiple injuries in a single accident, compensation is payable for each injury, but the total compensation cannot exceed 80,000 rupees.
    • Compensation for pain and suffering is determined by the Claims Tribunal based on medical evidence and other circumstances.
    • If an injury leads to death later, the difference between the amount payable for death and the previously paid compensation is added.
    • Compensation for loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods or animals is determined by the Claims Tribunal, based on reasonableness.
    • Total compensation for any one person cannot exceed 4 lakh rupees.

Compensation Amounts (Schedule)

  • Detailed amounts for different types of injuries and death are presented, ranging from 80,000 rupees to 4,00,000 rupees, depending on the severity of the injury or death.
  • Specific amounts are listed for various injuries like loss of limbs, sight, paralysis, and different types of fractures.
  • Compensation for amputation below shoulder with a stump shorter than 8 inches from the acromion tip is 3,20,000 rupees.
  • Amputation of both hands and arms is 4,00,000 rupees.
  • Compensation amounts vary widely for different injury types and severities. This is detailed in the schedule which includes losses like loss of fingers, toes, and various amputations.

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