The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra’s Thane has awarded compensation of about ₹ 74 lakh to the family of a 45-year-old man killed in a road accident five years ago.

The order was passed by MACT Member R V Mohite on Friday.

Vinodkumar Bhagirath Chauhan, who worked with a private company, died in June 2020 after a speeding truck hit his motorcycle in Mumbai. He had a gross annual salary of ₹ 6,13,200 then.

The tribunal held the truck driver responsible for the fatal accident and ordered him and the vehicle insurer to jointly and severally pay compensation of ₹ 74 lakh. It also asked them to pay interest at 9% per annum from the date of the petition until the amount is deposited.

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