THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 – Chapter XIII – Section 125

125. Application for Compensation
(1) An application for compensation under section 124 [or section 124(A)] may be made to the Claims Tribunal:-

(a) By the person who has sustained the injury or suffered any loss, or
(b) By any agent duly authorized by such person in this behalf, or
(c) Where such person is a minor, by his guardian, or
(d) Where death has resulted from the accident [or the untoward incident], by any dependent of the deceased or where such a dependent is a minor, by his guardian.

(2) Every application by a dependent for compensation under this section shall be for the benefit of every other dependent.

Forward reference⇒ Section 126