Section 682: Compensation to be paid for liability

1) While bearing liability for a tort committed under this Chapter, the person who commits the tort shall pay compensation.

2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if any tort is committed under this Chapter as a result of any omission, fault, recklessness or negligence of the injured person also, the quantum of such compensation shall be lesser.

3) The compensation referred to in sub-section (1) shall be limited to the actual loss or damage, and remote or unactual compensation shall not be recoverable.

4) The compensation may be of any type, in the form of either cash, kind or service.

5) If any loss or damage is caused under this Chapter, a person who suffers shall be entitled to claim compensation, subject to this Chapter.

6) If a claim is made for compensation pursuant to subsection (5), the court may order reasonable compensation to be paid.