MVA Section 164A: Scheme for interim relief for claimants
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 · Chapter 11: INSURANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AGAINST THIRD PARTY RISKS
¶164A. Scheme for interim relief for claimants.—(1) The Central Government, may make schemes for the provision of interim relief to claimants praying for compensation under this Chapter.
(2) A scheme made under sub-section (1) shall also provide for procedure to recover funds disbursed under such scheme from the owner of the motor vehicle, where the claim arises out of the use of such motor vehicle or other sources as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 145. Definitions
- 146. Necessity for insurance against third party risks
- 147. Requirements of policies and limits of liability
- 148. Validity of policies of insurance issued in reciprocating countries
- 149. Settlement by insurance company and procedure therefor
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks
- 151. Rights of third party against insurers on insolvency of insured
- 152. Duty to give information as to insurance
- 153. Settlement between insurers and insured persons
- 154. Saving in respect of sections 151, 152 and 153
- 155. Effect of death on certain causes of action
- 156. Effect of certificate of insurance
- 157. Transfer of certificate of insurance
- 158. Production of certain certificates, licence and permit in certain cases
- 159. Information to be given regarding accident
- 160. Duty to furnish particulars of vehicle involved in accident
- 161. Special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident
- 162. Scheme for golden hour
- 163. Refund in certain cases of compensation paid under section 161
- 164. Payment of compensation in case of death or grevious hurt, etc
- 164B. Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
- 164C. Power of Central Government to make rules
- 164D. Power of State Government to make rules