# The Coal Mining Subsidence (Blight and Compensation for Inconvenience During Works) Regulations 1994, Regulation 7: Payment of compensation


(1) The responsible person shall pay to any person entitled to compensation in accordance with these Regulations, on that person making a claim in accordance with paragraph (2) below—
(a) a sum equivalent to 10 per cent. of the total cost of the remedial works specified in the schedule of remedial works at the time those works are completed; and
(b) interest on the sum specified in sub-paragraph (a) above at the applicable rate(a) for the period commencing on the date on which the person claimed compensation under these Regulations and expiring on the date on which he received it.
(2) A claim for compensation in accordance with these Regulations shall be made to the responsible person in writing after the expiry of 6 months from the date of commencement of the remedial works.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2564/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coal-mining-subsidence-blight-and-compensation-for-inconvenience-during-works-regulations-1994/regulation-7
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