Hong Kong Regulations

TRAVEL INDUSTRY COMPENSATION FUND (PROCEDURE FOR EX GRATIA PAYMENTS) RULES - SECT 3

Application for payment

(1) An application may be made in respect of a loss by- (L.N. 128 of 1997)

   (a)  the outbound traveller who has suffered the loss;

   (b)  his personal representative; or

   (c)  any person authorized by him in writing.

(2) (Repealed L.N. 128 of 1997)

(3) Subject to section 3A, an application shall be accompanied by- (L.N. 128
of 1997)

   (a)  the original receipt for the relevant outbound fare stamped or franked
        to show the payment of the Fund levy in respect of such fare or a copy
        of such receipt which shall be-

        (i)    certified to be a true copy to the satisfaction of the Board;
               or

        (ii)   verified in such manner as the Board may require; and

   (b)  (i) in the case where the loss suffered is in respect of an outbound
        fare, a sealed copy of a judgment in respect of the loss concerned or
        documents showing that a proof of debt has been lodged or is to be
        lodged; or

        (ii)   in the case where the loss suffered is in respect of an
               accident- (A) the original document, if any, showing that the
               accident has been reported to the relevant authority of the
               country where the accident occurred; (B) the original receipts
               for the relevant expenses; and (C) the original receipts for
               any damages or compensation received, if any, in respect of the
               relevant expenses. (L.N. 103 of 1996)

(4)-(5) (Repealed L.N. 128 of 1997) (Enacted 1993)