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Carriage by Air Act, 1946 (Act No. 17 of 1946)

Schedule

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage By Air

Chapter III : Liability of the carrier and extent of compensation for damage

Article 28 : Advance payments

 

 

In the case of aircraft accidents resulting in death or injury of passengers, the carrier shall, if required by its national law, make advance payments without delay to a natural person or persons who are entitled to claim compensation in order to meet the immediate economic needs or such persons. Such advance payments shall not constitute a recognition of liability and may be offset against any amounts subsequently paid as damages by the carrier.