Section 163A in The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
1[163A. Special provisions as to payment of compensation on structured formula
basis.—
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● (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force or instrument having the force of law, the owner of the motor vehicle or the authorised insurer shall be liable to pay in the case of death or permanent disablement due to accident arising out of the use of motor vehicle, compensation, as indicated in the Second Schedule, to the legal heirs or the victim, as the case may be. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “permanent disability” shall have the same meaning and extent as in the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923).
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● (2) In any claim for compensation under sub-section (1), the claimant shall not be required to plead or establish that the death or permanent disablement in respect of which the claim has been made was due to any wrongful act or neglect or default of the owner of the vehicle or vehicles concerned or of any other person.
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● (3) The Central Government may, keeping in view the cost of living by notification in the Official Gazette, from time to time amend the Second Schedule. ]
Under this section as per New amendment:
5,00,000/- Rs. for fatal accident
5,00,000/- for permanent disability as per the % of the disability 25,000/- For Minor Injuriesadvocateswami@gmail.com www.swamilawyer.com Whatapp: 91+8200770075
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