BEST directed to pay compensation of over ₹4 lakh to accident victim
The Hindu
30-year-old suffered 53% disability after BEST bus jumped signal and rammed into his bike in Powai in 2016
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has directed the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking to pay a compensation of over ₹4 lakh to a man who suffered 53% disability after a BEST bus jumped a signal and rammed into his bike in Powai on July 6, 2016. Rajendra Nagure was 30 years old and employed with Baroda Heat-up Controls Private Limited at a monthly salary of ₹14,600 at the time of the accident. He was on leave for seven months and nine days for treatment. He was entitled to ₹98,030, excluding monthly professional tax of ₹200, conveyance allowance of ₹500, and site allowance of ₹175 per day. Mr. Nagure sought ₹3 lakh as compensation for his treatment. The BEST refuted his age, income and occupation and claimed he was under the influence of alcohol. “Thus, the accident occurred due to the negligence of Mr. Nagure and the claim is highly exaggerated,” the BEST said. Mr. Nagure argued that there was no evidence to prove that he had consumed alcohol beyond the permissible limit and the accident did not take place due to his fault.
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