Claims for compensation where fund is established.

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Chapter III CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE

Statutory text

(1) Upon constitution of the fund, the High Court or the Central Government shall issue a notice inviting claims against the fund arising from the particular incident of oil pollution, within such time and containing such other particulars as may be prescribed.
(2) Any person who has suffered pollution damage shall be entitled to claim compensation and may make an application for participation in the proceedings: Provided that where such fund has not been established, the claimant may approach the High Court having jurisdiction or the Central Government under section 180.
(3) The Central Government shall issue a notice of proceedings to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund which is entitled to participate in the proceedings in accordance with Chapter V of this Part.
(4) The Central Government may prescribe the procedure to be followed for establishment of the fund and adjudication of claims arising from an incident of oil pollution.

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