September 13, 2026

Section 125 – Application for Compensation – The Railways Act, 1989

125. Application for compensation

(1) An application for compensation under section 124 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 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.