Section 8:
Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death, etc.
(1) The right to claim relief
under sub-section (1) of section 3 in respect of death of, or injury to, any person or damage to any
property shall be in addition to any other right to claim compensation in respect thereof under any other
law for the time being in force.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where in respect of death of, or injury to,
any person or damage to any property, the owner, liable to give claim for relief, is also liable to pay
compensation under any other law, the amount of such compensation shall be reduced by the amount of
relief paid under this Act.