Compensation for hit-and-run cases likely to rise
The Hindu
Ministry seeks comments from stakeholders in 30 days.
Compensation for victims in hit-and-run accidents is set to rise by eight times in case of a death as the government notified a new draft scheme on Wednesday. The scheme raises the amount from ₹12,500 to ₹50,000 for grievous injuries and from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 for death where the vehicle responsible for a crash can’t be traced. The scheme supersedes the Solatium Scheme, 1989. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has sought comments from stakeholders in 30 days.More Related News
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