According to Article 13 of the State Compensation Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (Decree No.68 of the President of the People's Republic of China), "The organ liable for compensation shall make a decision on whether to pay compensation within two months from the date of receiving the application. When making a compensation decision, the organ liable for compensation shall fully listen to the opinions of the claimant, and may consult with the claimant on the compensation method, compensation items and compensation amount in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV of this Law.

Where the organ liable for compensation decides to pay compensation, it shall make a written decision on compensation and serve it on the claimant within ten days from the date of decision.

If the organ liable for compensation decides not to make compensation, it shall notify the claimant in writing within ten days from the date of making the decision and explain the reasons for not making compensation. "