Updated on August 31, 2024 09:46:52 AM
An accident changes several lives depending on the individual who lost their life in road accidents. The number of accidents is increasing day by day. Through a recent record, 2.17 million accident cases have been recorded which is a huge number. Motor Accident Claim Tribunal plays an essential role in accidents and helps to provide compensation to the victim or their family.
Motor Accident Claim Tribunal was specially formed to resolve accident matters as per its area. If you are also looking for complete information about the tribunal this article will help you. Through this article, you will understand the MACT, its objective, features, procedure and how it works. With the right information, we can also help someone else who lost their loved ones in a motor accident and can claim compensation as well.
The Motor Accident Claim Tribunal is a type of small court that is specially formed to resolve cases related to accidents. Clause 163 (MV Act, 1988), the State Government empowers the Accident Claims Tribunal to adjudicate upon the compensation claims. This tribunal is also known as MACT. Section 140 & 163-A of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 contains the right to claim and get compensation after the death, disability or bodily injury caused by an accident.
The main objective and purpose of the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) is to resolve the cases of motor accidents. Whether it is a bike accident, car accident or truck accident, every accident case is resolved under this tribunal. The MACT has the power to conduct hearings, resolve claims and award compensation to the victim in a limited territory.
The Key Features of the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal are the following given below:
The complete stepwise procedure of the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) is given below as follows:
The Accident claims look simpler but it could be complex if you don’t get expert advice. Therefore, at the initial stage, you must seek legal advice or consultation. They will guide you through the whole procedure and help you to get your claim compensation in less time, otherwise, the cases might take years to resolve.
Our team will file the claim or petition in MACT on your behalf. This is the first step for getting compensation, therefore every detail must be appropriate. Here, the claimant provides the information about accidents, body injury and compensation amount that they want.
After receiving the petition, the MACT sent the notice to the opposite party. This party involves the insurer, driver and insurance company. This notice contains all the details and claims that the claimant mentioned in the petition. The date of hearing is also mentioned in this notice via this the insurer can also get time to represent their view and evidence.
In the event of an accident, the police staff have already inquired about the place. Here, the police have to make DAR which is a Detailed Accident Record. It contains every micro information that can be helpful to understand the incidents and faults. Apart from this DAR, other evidence such as Medical reports, eyewitnesses and many more pieces of evidence can also be present in MACT.
After the legal arguments and evidence presentation, the MACT reviews the claims and evidence. At this stage, the MACT examines the incidents thoroughly before making the decision.
If the insurer is found guilty, the MACT makes its judgement in favour of the claimant. In this judgement, the authority orders the insurer to compensate the claimant by awarding a fixed amount (which is mentioned by the MACT) under 30 days.
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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal is an important legal pillar that provides a specific medium for settling compensation claims caused by road accidents. MACT promotes prompt justice for victims and their families through its exclusive jurisdiction, faster processes, and dependency on expert opinion. Its position as a dedicated forum is critical in handling the complexity of vehicle accident claims, seeking to deliver a fair and timely settlement that gives closure to people touched by sad road incidents.
MACT, which stands for Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, is a small legal forum that resolves claims related to accidents. The MACT is a specialized court that deals with cases resulting from automotive accidents in which victims or the surviving family members of the deceased make claims for compensation against the driver, the owner of the vehicle, and the insurance company.
The insurer is the person or company who has to pay or award the compensation amount to the victim (who lost his/her life in that accident) or their legal heir.
Anyone can file an application/petition in MACT for compensation, can be a victim, their legal heirs or anyone else.
DAR stands for Detailed Accident Records. It is a comprehensive document that contains all the relevant information and facts about the accident. It is used as evidence in MACT proceedings.
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