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THE COMPENSATION TO

VICTIMS OF HIT AND RUN

MOTOR ACCIDENTS

SCHEME, 2022

[GSR 163(E), dt. 25-2-2022, w.e.f. 1-4-2022]

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 161 of the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988 (59 of 1988) and in supersession of the Solatium Scheme, 1989 issued vide
number S.O. 440 (E), dated the 12th June, 1989, except as respects things done or
omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby
makes the following scheme, namely:—
1. Short title and commencement
(1) This scheme may be called the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run
Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022.
(2) It shall come into force with effect from the 1st April, 2022.
2. Definitions
In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “Act” means the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988);

(b) “Account for Insured Vehicles” means such part of the Fund that is
utilised for the cashless treatment of victims of motor accidents caused
by insured vehicles in accordance with the scheme framed under
section 162;
(c) “Account for Uninsured Vehicles or Hit and Run Motor Accident”
means such part of the Fund that is utilised for the cashless treatment
of victims of motor accidents caused by uninsured vehicles or hit
and run accidents in accordance with the scheme framed under
section 162;
(d) “cashless treatment” means treatment provided to the victims of road
accidents in accordance with the scheme framed under section 162;
(e) “Claims Enquiry Officer” means the Sub-Divisional Officer,
Tehsildar, or any other officer in charge of the revenue sub-division
of a Taluka in each revenue district of a State or such other officer
not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer or a Tehsildar, as may
be specified by the State Government;
(f) “Claims Settlement Commissioner” means the District Magistrate,
the Deputy Commissioner, the Collector or any other officer-in-