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National Disaster Management (Compensation Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 13 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the National Disaster Management Act and provide a clearer process for compensating victims for damages caused by a disaster.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Liability/compensation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the National Disaster Management Act in section 32 relative to request to the government for assistance by any person who has sustained any loss or damage from a disaster. It also repeals section 33 on outstanding claims.

Full text
English
Website
www.tuvalu-legislation.tv

References - Legislation

Amends

National Disaster Management Act (Cap. 20.38).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2007 (2008)

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

National Disaster Management Act (Amendment Act 2021).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2021

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Resource/damage valuation, Hazards, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX