Province of Fryslân: applying for compensation for damage caused by provincial water management
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You may suffer damage due to water management works. In that case, you can ask for compensation. This form of compensation is referred to as compensation for damage or loss resulting from an administrative act.
You apply for compensation for damage or loss resulting from an administrative act from the authority that carries out the work. For regional waters, this is the water board or the provincial authorities. Does it involve government waters? In that case, you submit the request to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. You will only receive this type of compensation for damage or loss that should not be payable by you.
You may be eligible for compensation for damage or loss resulting from an administrative act under the following conditions, among others:
- You are suffering or will suffer damage due to work within the framework of water management.
- The damage is far greater than what counts as a normal social risk.
- You are affected more than others in the same situation.
- There is no other insurance that compensates for the damage or loss.
The provincial authorities will make a decision on your application within 8 weeks. Is additional research needed? In that case, the provincial authorities will make a decision within 6 months.
Do you disagree with the decision of the provincial authorities on your compensation? You can object within 6 weeks of the decision. You do not agree with the outcome thereof? In that case, you can appeal through the courts.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Province of Fryslân