Categories: India

Govt increases compensation for victims of hit & run motor accidents

<p>
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has increased the compensation for victims of Hit & Run motor accidents from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh in the case of death.</p>
<p>
The notification dated 25th February, 2022 has also increased the compensation for grievous injuries in hit and run cases from Rs 12,500 to Rs 50,000.</p>
<p>
According to a statement issued by the Ministry today, the process of application for compensation and the release of payment to victims has also been made time bound . This scheme will supersede the Solatium Scheme, 1989 from 1st April, 2022 onwards.</p>
<p>
The Ministry has also published rules regarding creation, operation, sources of fund etc. of the Motor Vehicles Accident Fund. This fund will be used for providing compensation in case of Hit &Run Accidents, treatment for accident victims and any other purpose, as may be specified by the Central Government.</p>
<p>
<strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.indianarrative.com/india-news/former-india-team-cricketer-vinod-kambli-arrested-for-drunk-driving-153602.html">Former India team cricketer Vinod Kambli arrested for drunk driving</a></strong></p>

AddThis Website Tools
IN Bureau

Recent Posts

“India, Pakistan agree to cease military action on land, air and sea”: FS Vikram Misri

In a crucial step toward de-escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan's Director General…

20 hours ago

Op Sindoor strikes kill Jaish Chief Masood Azhar’s brother-in-law, the man behind IC-814 hijacking

Indian Armed Forces launched a strike on May 7, targeting nine terror infrastructure sites in…

23 hours ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS and armed forces chiefs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security…

23 hours ago

Pakistan’s actions being seen as escalatory, provocative in nature, says Foreign Secretary Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised that the actions being undertaken by Pakistan against India are…

24 hours ago

Fragments of projectile retrieved from Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

As Pakistan continued its aggression targeting even civilian infrastructure, fragments of a projectile were retrieved…

24 hours ago

India exposes Pak propaganda war, debunks claims of damage to defence systems, air bases

India on Saturday categorically rejected Pakistan's malicious misinformation campaign, which falsely claimed the destruction of…

24 hours ago