The Bhopal Gas Trasadi (Jangam Sampatti Ke Vikrayon Ka Shoonya Ghoshit Kiya Jana) Adhiniyam, 1985
The Bhopal Gas Trasadi (Jangam Sampatti Ke Vikrayon Ka Shoonya Ghoshit Kiya Jana) Adhiniyam, 1985
This law protects residents of Bhopal who sold their personal belongings at unfairly low prices during the panic following the toxic gas leak from the Union Carbide factory between December 3, 1984, and December 24, 1984. Affected sellers can apply to a government-appointed authority to void these distress sales. If the authority finds that property was sold under panic for inadequate consideration, it can order the buyer to return the item upon repayment of the sale price or pay the seller the fair market value difference. By offering legal recourse against exploitation during a major catastrophe, this Act ensures economic relief for vulnerable disaster survivors.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Application to declare transaction of sale to be void
- 4. Enquiry into transaction
- 5. Setting aside sale and return of movable property or affording other relief
- 6. Penalty
- 7. Appeal
- 8. Finality of Order
- 9. Bar of jurisdiction of civil court
- 10. Enquiries and proceedings to be judicial proceedings
- 11. Repeal
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