Section 166 of MVA : Section 166: Application For Compensation

Explanation using Example

Imagine John, a software engineer, was driving home from work when a truck ran a red light and collided with his car. John sustained multiple injuries and his car was severely damaged. Under Section 166 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, John has the right to seek compensation for the injuries and damage to his property.

John can file an application for compensation directly as he has sustained the injury (as per subsection 1(a)). If John was fatally injured and had passed away, his legal representatives, which could be his spouse, children, or parents, could file the application on his behalf (as per subsection 1(c)).

Furthermore, if John decides to file the application, he has the option to do so at a Claims Tribunal close to where the accident took place, where he lives, or conducts business, or where the truck owner (defendant) resides (as per subsection 2).

It is important for John to remember that he must file the application within six months of the accident (as per subsection 3), otherwise the Claims Tribunal may not entertain his application for compensation.