A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Kotdwar has directed an insurance company to pay ₹20.21 lakh to the family of Narendra Singh Rawat, who died in a road crash on the Dugadda–Nainidanda route. The award also includes 9 per cent annual interest, with the amount to be deposited within one month.

Additional District Judge and tribunal presiding officer Rajni Shukla delivered the decision. The tribunal held the dumper driver responsible for the crash because of negligent driving.

Details of the accident

Narendra Singh Rawat was travelling by scooter to his village on 16 December 2023. Near Bansi village in Gholikhet, a dumper approaching from the opposite direction collided with his scooter.

He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. His wife, Pinky Rawat, and other family members later filed a claim petition seeking compensation.

The family told the court that Narendra Singh Rawat earned about ₹90 thousand per month. They sought ₹50.20 lakh in compensation.

Tribunal’s order

After considering the case, the tribunal ordered compensation of ₹20.21 lakh. The insurance company must deposit the awarded amount within one month, and the sum will accrue 9 per cent annual interest.

The ruling provides a court-ordered compensation amount to the deceased rider’s family following the 2023 crash. The case involved a claim under the motor accident compensation process.

Conclusion

The Kotdwar tribunal has awarded ₹20.21 lakh to Narendra Singh Rawat’s family, with 9 per cent annual interest and a one-month deadline for the insurance company to deposit the amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much compensation was awarded?

The tribunal awarded ₹20.21 lakh to Narendra Singh Rawat’s family.

Q. Who ordered the compensation?

Additional District Judge and Motor Accident Claims Tribunal presiding officer Rajni Shukla issued the decision.

Q. When did the accident occur?

The accident occurred on 16 December 2023.

Q. Where did the crash happen?

It happened near Bansi village in Gholikhet on the Dugadda–Nainidanda road.

Q. Who died in the accident?

Scooter rider Narendra Singh Rawat died after the dumper collision.

Q. What interest was ordered?

The compensation will carry 9 per cent annual interest.

Q. When must the money be deposited?

The insurance company was directed to deposit the amount within one month.

Q. How much compensation had the family sought?

The family sought ₹50.20 lakh, citing Narendra Singh Rawat’s monthly income of about ₹90 thousand.