After any accident ending in death or injury, you are entitled to file for compensation under different schemes depending on the nature of your accident. Read below to learn more about how to file.
Victims and families involved in accidents resulting in death or injury can file an application to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to claim compensation.
What is the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT)?
The purpose of MACT is to settle claims for compensation of victims of motor vehicle accidents. It is Established under the Motor Vehicles Act (MV hereinafter), and is like a Civil Court (with the same powers of a civil court).
The MACT treats such an application by giving the parties an opportunity of being heard and holding an inquiry in to the claim. It makes an award deciding the amount of compensation to be paid to victim/claimant and the amount to be paid by the insurer.
The victim must make an application to the MACT in a particular form and carry the essential documents for proof and verification purposes.
Who all can file a claim for compensation?
This scheme is not applicable for hit and run cases.
Which particular MACT should I file my application in?
If your accident involved a hit and run, you are eligible to apply for additional compensation under the Solatium Scheme. Below is the application for compensation which must be made to the Claim Enquiry Officer at the Taluka level in the form.
Who all can file a claim for compensation?
Where should I file my application?
Here the application for compensation must be made to the Claim Enquiry Officer at the Taluka level.