THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE ACT, 1991

• Liability to give relief in certain cases on principle of no fault Sec. 3
• Duty of owner to take out insurance policies Sec. 4
• Verification and publication of accident by Collector Sec. 5
• Application of claim for relief Sec. 6
• Award of relief Sec. 7
• Establishment of Environmental Relief Fund Sec. 7A
• Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death, etc. Sec. 8
• Power to call for information Sec. 9
• Power of entry and inspection Sec. 10
• Power of search and seizure Sec. 11
• Power to give directions Sec. 12
• Power to make application to courts for restraining owner from handling hazardous substances Sec. 13
• Penalty Sec. 14 & 15
• Cognizance of offences Sec. 18
• Protection of action taken in good faith Sec. 20