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How to claim Solatium fund in a hit and run case


11-May-2023 (In Motor Accident Law)
Hi Sir, My father was a victim of hit & run motor case in the year 2006. He has been living a painful life since then. Now I have come to know something about solatium fund that hit & run victims can receive. Can you guide us if it's applicable to us. Thanks Amit
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Answer #1
879 votes
Hello,
Yes you are some relief in the court, as i think you should File motor accident Claim in the relative area Court and u r some fund relief for ur accident . it is some help ur father painful life
Answer #2
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In ‘Hit & Run’ cases, accident victims are eligible for compensation through a Special Fund constituted in terms of Section 163 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 called ‘Solatium Fund’. The amount of Compensation is `25,000/- in the event of death and `12,500/- for grievous injuries. A portion of the Gross Written Premium is contributed towards this Fund every year by both Public and Private Insurers. However, in case the vehicle is without insurance, the victim/dependents has the right to claim compensation from the owner/driver under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The Sundar Committee appointed by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has recommended that the Certificate of Insurance should be co-terminus with the validity of Certificate of Registration of the motor vehicle.

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