WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 25R
Applying for compensation
WATER ACT 2000 - SECT 25R
Applying for compensation
25R Applying for compensation
(1) A person, including a service provider, who suffers loss or damage because
of actions taken under this part may apply to the Minister for compensation
for the loss or damage.
(2) The application must be made in writing within 65
business days after the person suffers the loss or damage.
(3) The
application must state—
(a) details of the person’s loss or damage; and
(b) the amount of compensation claimed and the grounds for the amount claimed.
(4) The applicant must also provide any other relevant information reasonably
required by the Minister to decide the application.
(5) Despite subsection
(2) , the Minister may accept a person’s application for compensation made
more than 65 business days after the person suffers the loss or damage if the
Minister is satisfied it would be reasonable in all the circumstances to
accept the application.
(6) The Minister’s acceptance of an application for
compensation does not give an applicant an entitlement to the compensation.