11 yrs on, kin of MSRTC driver who died in mishap get 33L | Mumbai News
Thane: After a legal battle lasting nearly 11 years, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Thane, awarded a compensation of Rs 32.59 lakh to the family of an MSRTC driver who died in a 2014 road accident near Murbad. The tribunal found the truck driver 75% negligent and attributed 25% contributory negligence to the deceased bus driver.In the order, the member of MACT, R V Mohite, observed that the accident was avoidable and resulted from the rash and negligent driving of the truck driver. It was noted that the truck veered unnecessarily onto the middle of the road despite having ample space on its side.The incident occurred on Jan 2, 2014, when the deceased was driving an MSRTC bus towards Alephata, Pune. A speeding truck collided with the bus near Thidbi village in Murbad, causing the bus to fall into a valley. The driver died on the spot. The truck driver was charge-sheeted by Tokawade Police.The total compensation of Rs 32.59 lakh includes amounts for future income loss, future prospects, loss of consortium, love and affection, funeral expenses, and transportation of the deceased’s body. The compensation is to be paid jointly by the truck owner and the insurance company, with 9% interest from the date of filing.
