Scheme for interim relief for claimants
Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with scheme for interim relief for claimants. The Central Government, may make schemes for the provision of interim relief to claimants praying for compensation under this Chapter. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.
1[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].
Section 164A, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).
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Questions about Section 164A
What does Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Scheme for interim relief for claimants". [164A. Scheme for interim relief for claimants.
How do I find court cases under Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: MV Act 164A, section 164A MV Act, section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently draft GSR 528(E) dated 2nd August 2021 Claims Tribunal investigation (2021).
When did Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?
Section 164A of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 164A, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1948 words
- 88. Validation of permits for use outside region in which granted1560 words
- 51. Special provisions regarding motor vehicle subject to hire-purchase agreement, etc1199 words
- 150. Duty of insurers to satisfy judgments and awards against persons insured in respect of third party risks1102 words
- 96. Power of State Government to make rules for the purposes of this Chapter995 words
- 72. Grant of stage carriage permits868 words
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