Section 5:
The person entitled to recover in respect of property lost or damaged may also recover money paid for its carriage.
In case of the loss or damage to property exceeding in value one
hundred rupees and of the description aforesaid, delivered to such carrier to be carried, when the value
and description thereof shall have been declared and payment shall have been required in manner
provided for by this Act, the person entitled to recover in respect of such loss or damage shall also be
entitled to recover any money actually paid to such carrier in consideration of such risk as aforesaid.