Uzbekistan approves compensation for industrial disaster victims

The amounts are tied to the base calculation value (BCV). Up to 500 BCV is provided for the family of a deceased person, with the funds divided equally among spouses, children, parents, and dependants. Up to 200 BCV is granted for severe bodily harm, up to 150 BCV (66 million soums) for moderate harm, and up to 100 BCV (44 million soums) for minor injuries. The specific sum is determined by a commission in agreement with territorial economy and finance bodies. Beyond monetary compensation, people may receive temporary housing or rent coverage, assistance with repairs and construction materials, and, in some cases, an allocation of land plots up to 0.04 hectares.

Payments will be disbursed from compensation funds established under district and city khokimiyats. They will be funded from local budgets, reserve funds, and other legal sources; the document does not envision separate funds from the national budget. If an individual or their property is insured, the insurance company pays. In other cases, the damage is covered by the party at fault or the fund; furthermore, money can be disbursed before a court identifies the liable party, and recovered from them later.

Applications must be submitted within 30 days of the emergency. The commission reviews them within ten days, and payments are issued within 30 days of the decision. Foreign citizens and stateless persons are also eligible for compensation. Damage to unauthorized and unregistered structures is not compensated. The procedure applies only to natural persons: the Ministry of Emergency Situations must draft a decision for legal entities within three months.