Court Assistant
Motor Accident Compensation (MACT)
Victims or legal heirs can claim compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act with no limitation period.
Jurisdiction
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) where the accident occurred, or where the claimant or defendant resides.
Fees
Nominal or nil court fee; MACT is claimant-friendly.
Timeline
6-24 months typically; interim compensation is possible under Section 140.
Required documents
- Copy of FIR
- Medical bills, injury reports, disability certificate
- Post-mortem report (in fatal cases)
- Driving licence, vehicle RC, insurance policy details
- Salary/income proof for loss-of-earning claims
Step-by-step process
- 1File Form Detailed Accident Report (DAR) with the tribunal through the investigating officer.
- 2Insurer is impleaded and is usually the paying party.
- 3Attend Lok Adalat settlement offer; accept or contest.