Hit-and-Run Compensation Scheme: ?2 Lakh for Death, ?50,000 for Serious Injuries

Victims of hit-and-run road accidents in Jharkhand are eligible for financial assistance of ?2 lakh in cases of death and ?50,000 for serious injuries, according to a notification issued by the state Transport Department.

Under Notification No. 162, dated April 18, 2022, the scheme provides compensation to victims or their families when a vehicle involved in an accident flees the scene without stopping. The Ramgarh district administration has urged eligible families to apply for assistance through the designated authorities.

How to apply for compensation

Victims who have sustained serious injuries, or family members of those killed in hit-and-run accidents, can submit their applications to the office of the concerned Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO).

Applicants must provide the necessary documents to support their claims.

For serious injuries, the required documents are:

1. A photocopy of the FIR obtained from the police station.
2. A medical report issued by the treating doctor.
3. Aadhaar cards of the victim or concerned family members.
4. A photocopy of the relevant bank account details.

For fatal accidents, the required documents are:

1. A photocopy of the FIR obtained from the police station.
2. A photocopy of the post-mortem report.
3. The death certificate.
4. Aadhaar cards of the concerned family members.
5. A photocopy of the relevant bank account details.

Compensation after verification

Applications will be examined by the concerned authorities, and compensation will be released after the necessary verification and approval. The prescribed assistance is ?50,000 for a victim who has sustained serious injuries and ?2 lakh in the event of death.

The district administration has appealed to residents to follow traffic rules and contribute to making Ramgarh's roads safer. Families affected by hit-and-run accidents have also been advised to contact their respective SDO offices promptly to seek benefits under the scheme.

Applicants should confirm the current documentation requirements and application procedure with the concerned SDO office before submitting their claims.