Liability to pay compensation on the principles of no fault

(1) Where death or permanent disablement of any person has resulted from an accident arising out of the use of Ropeway, the promoter or promoters of the Ropeway shall jointly or severally, be liable to pay compensation in respect of such death or disablement of any person. (2) The amount of compensation to be paid under sub-section (1) shall be a fixed sum of Rupees five lakhs in case of death of any person and Rupees ten thousand in case of minor injuries, such sum not exceeding Rupees fifty thousand as may be determined by the State Government. (3) A claim of compensation under sub-section (1) shall neither be defeated by reason of any wrongful act, neglect or default of the person in respect of whose death or permanent disablement, the claim has been made nor shall be the quantum of compensation recoverable in respect of such death or permanent disablement be reduced on the basis of the share of such person in the responsibility for such death or permanent disablement. (4) The right to claim compensation under this section in respect of death or permanent disablement of any person shall be in addition to the right of any such person to claim compensation in respect thereof under any other law for the time being in force: Provided that the amount of compensation payable under any other law for the death or bodily injury shall be reduced from the amount of compensation payable under this section.