Patna: victims of road accidents and their families will now get Rs 5 Lakh as interim compensation for death and RS50,000 in a painful case of injury, regardless of the fact that it is a case of hit-and-run or vehicle insured or not.
Amendments to the rules of motorized vehicles Bihar, 1992, which empowers the transportation of the Tribange State to complete all accident claims in 60 days, have come into force on Wednesday.
It was told in Gazette Bihar on August 11 after the cabinet order.
Sanjay Kumar Agarwal Transportation Secretary said that third party insurance is now mandatory for all vehicles according to the action of motorized vehicles.
“Third-party insurance is not too expensive and the tariff is determined by the order of insurance and development authority (IRDA).
Comprehensive insurance is not needed, if the vehicle owner has third party insurance,” Agarwal said on Wednesday.
“Under the new amendment, vehicles that are not insured in the state will withdraw a fine of RS2,000 and RS4,000 for repetitive violations.
Habit violators will even lose SIM.
If the vehicle is not insured involved in an accident and death on the road, then it will be confiscated and auctioned to raise money to compensate for the victims and their family members.
For compensation, we have RS50 Crore revolving funds, which have been approved by the state government, “he said.
He said new rules would simplify the litigation process for victims of road accidents.
“The state government will oppose the case in court on behalf of the road accident.
But the victims must submit a case at the local police station and submit compensation at the DTO office.
DTO will oppose this case.
The department will soon launch the online portal, so the victims or families They can file compensation, “Agarwal said.
The state transportation department has decided to launch a special campaign from September 20 to take action against vehicle drivers without third party insurance.
The drive will be carried out under the guidance of district transportation officers.
The Transportation Secretary said during the campaign, the camp would also be organized by an insurance company to provide third party insurance to vehicle owners.
“Drive is not only to impose a fine on uninsured vehicles but to create awareness and also motivate them to get insurance.
Five insurance companies have decided to hold camps in all states.
The decision was taken during a meeting with the head of the company on Tuesday,” Agarwal said.
According to sources, around 5,000 people die in accidents in Bihar every year while the number of people who are injured are much higher.
Every year, the state government requires RS200 to 250 Crore to compensate for victims throughout the state.