The Maharashtra Payment of Compensation for Loss, Injury or Damage Caused by Wild Animals Act, 2023
The Maharashtra Payment of Compensation for Loss, Injury or Damage Caused by Wild Animals Act, 2023
This law regulates government compensation for people in Maharashtra who experience bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to crops, cattle, and property caused by designated wild animals. It applies to victims or their legal heirs, though it excludes vehicle accidents caused by wildlife. This framework matters because it guarantees a structured claim process, legally requiring authorities to pay victims within thirty days or pay interest on delayed amounts. By establishing official accountability and penalizing false claims, the Act provides vital, timely relief to rural communities, helping them recover from the devastating economic impacts of conflicts with wild animals.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Compensation for loss or damages caused due to wild animals.
- 4. Procedure for payment of compensation.
- 5. Penalty for false claims or false statement.
- 6. Removal of doubt.
- 7. Protection of acts done in good faith.
- 8. Power to make rules.
- 9. Power to remove difficulties.
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