Union Government directs fast track investigation and proposes steep increase in compensation in hit-and-run road accidents

GG News Bureau 

New Delhi, 5th Aug. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification dated 2nd August, 2021 to create Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (Motor Vehicle Accident Fund) vide GSR 527(E) dated 2nd August, 2021. It has made it mandatory for detailed investigation of road accidents, including timeframe for miscellaneous stakeholders in submitting the Detailed Accident Report (DAR).

A compensation fund will be created for the people affected by the hit and run accident cases for treatment of the injured  in the accidents.

In addition, the Ministry has increased compensation (from Rs.

50,000 and to meet Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 in case of death)

Through its letter GSR 526 (E) dated 2nd August, 2021 for victims of hit and run accident.

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