Section 6: Establishment and administration of Fund

Q: What does Section 6 of Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (PLIR) deal with?

Section 6 PLIR pertains to "Establishment and administration of Fund". It is part of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (PLIR) governs establishment and administration of Fund. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 PLIR still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 PLIR?

धारा 6 PLIR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991. Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (PLIR) governs establishment and administration of Fund. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 PLIR?

Dhara 6 PLIR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of the Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (PLIR) governs establishment and administration of Fund. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991?

Cite as: "Section 6, Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 (PLIR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991, § 6 (India).

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.- [(1) An owner seeking exemption under sub-section (3) of section 4 of the Act, shall with the prior approval of the Central Government create and maintain a Fund for an amount of rupees 5 crores or for an amount equal to the paid up capital of the undertaking handling hazardous substances, whichever is less, in the State Bank of India or any of its subsidiaries or any nationalised Bank, and which will be available readily for meeting the liability of that owner under the Act.] [ Substituted by G.S.R. 391(E), dated 23-4-1993 (w.e.f. 29-4-1993).]

(2)The Fund to be created shall be utilised for the purpose of meeting the liability arising out of any claim awarded against the owner who has created the fund and to discharge the amount awarded by the Collector.

(3)The Fund shall be operated by an Administrator to be nominated by the owner. The owner shall notify the nomination of the Administrator to the Central Government.