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TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT 1988 - SECT 92 Limitation of compensation in respect of damage to property by fire

TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT 1988 - SECT 92

Limitation of compensation in respect of damage to property by fire

92 Limitation of compensation in respect of damage to property by fire

In any action brought against a rail authority for damages or compensation in respect of loss of or damage or injury to property (whether sustained before or after the commencement of this section) because of fire alleged to have been caused by--

(a) any act or thing done or omitted to be done by the rail authority in the operation of its railway services or in the exercise of its functions under this Act, or
(b) any person for whose act or omission the rail authority is liable,
the maximum sum recoverable is $50,000 or such other amount as may be prescribed by the regulations.