Motor Vehicle Accident Fund – regarding.
Notification issued for compensation of victims of Hit and Run motor accidents
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified a new scheme for compensation of victims of Hit& Run motor accidents vide notification dated 25th February, 2022 to cater to enhanced compensation ( from Rs 12,500 to Rs 50,000 for grievous hurt and from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for death ) .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 01st April, 2022 onwards.
Ministry has also published rules on 25.2.2022 regarding creation, operation, sources of fund etc. of the Motor Vehicles Accident Fund . This fund shall be used for providing compensation in case of Hit &Run Accident, treatment for accident victims and any other purpose, as may be specified by the Central Government.
GSR 163(E)Compensation to Victims of Hit & Run Motor Accidents, Scheme 2022
SO 859(E)_Implementation of Section 50-57 and 93 of MV(A) Act, 2019
GSR162(E)_Motor Vehicles (Accident) Fund Rules, 2022
Beneficiary:
Victims of Hit & Run Accidents
Benefits:
From Rs 12,500 to Rs 50,000 for grievous hurt and from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for death
How To Apply
(1) The applicant shall submit an application seeking compensation under this scheme in Form I, including through electronic means, along with a copy of claim raised by the hospital providing the treatment, if any, as per Scheme for Cashless Treatment formulated under section 162, and the undertaking in Form IV, and such other documents mentioned in Form I, including through electronic means, to the Claims Enquiry Officer of the Sub-Division or Taluka in which the accident took place.
(2) Where the Claims Enquiry Officer does not accept the grounds advanced by the applicant he shall record speaking order and communicate to the applicant reasons for not accepting the claim application.