Under section 164(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what amount is payable as no-fault compensation…
Section 164(1) fixes ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt and ₹5,00,000 for death. Under section 164(2) the claimant need not plead or establish wrongful act, neglect or default.
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Under section 164(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what amount is payable as no-fault compensation for grievous hurt due to an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle?
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Correct answer D
Section 164(1) fixes ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt and ₹5,00,000 for death. Under section 164(2) the claimant need not plead or establish wrongful act, neglect or default.
Option feedback
Option A
₹50,000 is not the grievous-hurt amount specified in section 164(1).
Option B
Section 164(1) does not set a ₹1,00,000 sum for grievous hurt.
Option C
₹5,00,000 is the amount section 164(1) specifies for death.
Option D
Section 164(1) specifies ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt.
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