A Bill to ensure swift compensation for death or injury to air travellers flying in and out of India in line with international norms will be introduced in Parliament in the Budget session.
The Bill to amend the Carriage by Air Act, 1972, seeks to bring the compensation for damage to baggage and air cargo at par with the provisions of the Montreal Convention of 1999.
This will help avoid lengthy litigation.
The Cabinet, at its meeting on Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, approved the introduction of the legislation to provide the benefits of higher compensation and fifth jurisdiction to international air passengers to and from India, Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi told reporters in New Delhi.