Rule 39
Method Of Compensation
Compensation shall be provided in the following manner:
(a) The sender shall be entitled to the exact value equivalent to that of the loss caused by the article having been subject to loss, theft or damage but not exceeding in any event the insurance value.
(b) Indirect damage, profit or loss shall not be considered.
(c) Compensation shall be calculated on the basis of the prevalent value at the place and time of an item of same nature. In the absence of a prevalent value, the value shall be determined on the basis of the general price of the
article.
(d) Except for a circumstantial order by the Director General to conduct an investigation, payment of compensation shall be made as soon as possible and within Six months of inquiry in case of delay.