The Sikkim Greenfield Airport, Pakyong (Settlement of Claims for Loss and Damages) Act, 2018
The Sikkim Greenfield Airport, Pakyong (Settlement of Claims for Loss and Damages) Act, 2018
This Act establishes a legal framework to settle claims for loss and damage caused by the construction of the Sikkim Greenfield Airport at Pakyong. It applies to individuals whose property, land, or crops were harmed during the project, as well as the Airports Authority of India, contractors, and the State Government. The Act appoints a qualified Claims Commissioner to adjudicate these disputes, granting the Commissioner powers similar to a Civil Court to ensure fair compensation and relief. This process provides a structured and timely method for resolving disputes and awarding monetary compensation to affected parties.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Claims Commissioner
- 4. Qualifications of the Claims Commissioner
- 5. Term of a Claims Commissioner
- 6. Termination
- 7. Right to file claim
- 8. Right to adduce evidence
- 9. Necessary Parties
- 10. Notice to Parties
- 11. Right of Cross-examination
- 12. Powers of Claims Commissioner
- 13. Power to regulate own procedure
- 14. Interim Award
- 15. Time for making the Award
- 16. The Award
- 17. Appeal and Execution
- 18. Transfer of pending matters
- 19. Power to make rules
- 20. Power to remove difficulties
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