Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 with Public Liability Insurance Rules 1991 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative statutory reference that consolidates India's key legislation providing immediate relief to persons affected by accidents involving hazardous substances. This Edition incorporates all amendments up to date, including changes introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act 2023 and allied rules, ensuring legal accuracy and practical applicability. The Act establishes a framework for mandatory public liability insurance, strict liability without fault, and the creation of the Environmental Relief Fund to ensure prompt compensation for victims and environmental restoration.

This book is intended for the following audience:

Legal Professionals & Litigators – For interpreting provisions on liability, claims, and environmental relief
Regulatory Authorities & Enforcement Officers – For administering compliance, inspections, and claims
Industrial & Manufacturing Enterprises – To ensure adherence to statutory insurance requirements when handling hazardous substances
Environmental Consultants & Policy Makers – For policy formulation and environmental liability assessment
Academicians, Researchers & Students – As a reliable primary legal reference in environmental and public liability law
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Public Liability Insurance Act [Act No. 6 of 1991] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

[Complete & Updated Text] Incorporates all legislative amendments up to 2025
[Section-wise Notes] Concise explanations and interpretative insights for practical application
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[Case Law References] Summaries of significant judicial decisions interpreting key provisions
[Rules Included] Full text of the Public Liability Insurance Rules 1991, updated with recent amendments
[User-friendly Structure] Logical arrangement for quick navigation, including a subject index
The structure of the book is as follows:

Act Text – Presented section-wise, in the exact statutory language
Section Notes – Following each provision for clarity on scope, interpretation, and application
Case Law Digest – Highlighting landmark judgments under each relevant section
Rules & Forms – Appended after the Act for seamless reference
Schedules – Structured tables outlining relief amounts and procedural specifics
Subject Index – Quick-reference tool to navigate the Act, and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers