China's regulation on the management of state compensation funds became effective on January 20.
The regulation, promulgated by the State Council, is aimed to ensure eligible claimants receive state compensation on time and in full.
It says governments at all levels must budget for state compensation payouts each year, and, if the actual amount of state compensation payouts exceed what is budgeted for, additional funds must be used.
The regulation also standardizes the procedure of applying for state compensation.
State compensation refers to government pay outs to citizens for damages it has caused them through infringements of their rights.
The State Compensation Law of China took effect in 1995. |