Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has established a mechanism for providing financial assistance to citizens affected by man-made emergencies.
The amount of one-off compensation will depend on the consequences of the incident. Families of those killed may receive up to 220 million soums, while payments to injured victims will amount to up to 88 million soums.
The relevant regulation sets out procedures for assessing damage and providing compensation to the public. It also предусматривает the establishment of special funds under district and city administrations across the country.
A commission will decide on the amount of financial assistance, coordinating its decisions with territorial departments of the economic and financial authorities.
Maximum compensation amounts have been set according to the category of victim. Families of deceased citizens may receive up to 500 basic estimated values (BEVs), equivalent to 220 million soums. The eligible recipients are the deceased person's spouse, children, parents and dependants. The allocated amount will be divided equally among them.
Citizens who sustain serious injuries are eligible for assistance of up to 200 BEVs (88 million soums). The maximum payment for moderate injuries is 150 BEVs (66 million soums), while those with minor injuries may receive up to 100 BEVs (44 million soums).
Compensation payments will be funded by legal entities or their officials whose responsibility for causing the emergency has been established in accordance with the prescribed procedure.
