The Railways Act, 1989 · XIII — LIABILITY OF RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR DEATH AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS DUE TO ACCIDENTS

Section 125. Application for compensation

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

125. Application for compensation .—(1) An application for compensation under section 124[1] [or section 124A] may be made to the Claims Tribunal— (a) by the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or - (b) by any agent duly authorised by such person in this behalf, or - (c) where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or (d) where death has resulted from the accident[1] [or the untoward incident], by any dependant of the deceased or where such a dependant is a minor, by his guardian. (2) Every application by a dependant for compensation under this section shall be for the benefit of every other dependant.

Source: India Code