Compensation To Victims Of Hit And Run Motor Accidents Scheme

Under its Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, the Central Government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000/- to the dependent or legal representative of the deceased and Rs. 50,000/- to grievously injured victims in hit-and-run motor Accidents.
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Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme Highlights
Scheme Name	Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme.
Date of Launch	01-04-2022.
Benefits Provided	Compensation to Road Accident Victims.
Eligible Beneficiaries	Indian Citizens.
Responsible Agency	General Insurance Council.
Responsible Department	Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
How to Apply	Apply through Offline Application Form.
Free Scheme Updates	WhatsApp \| Telegram

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Introduction of Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme: A Brief Insight

Every year, lots of Indians lose their life in road accidents.
Most of the cases are hit-and-run cases in which the identity of the motor vehicle that caused the road accident remains unknown.
These types of accidents are called “Hit and Run Motor Accident”.
Due to the non-identity of the motor vehicle, victims or their dependents cannot file a compensation claim in the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal.
Having these hardships of people in mind, the Indian Government started the Solatium Scheme in the year 1989.
The government had provided monetary compensation to hit and run road accident victims, in which Rs. 50,000/- was provided in case of death and Rs. 12,500/- was provided if the victim was grievously injured.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways then on 1st of April 2022, launched “Hit and Run Compensation Scheme” in place of Solatium Scheme.
The official name of Hit and Run Compensation Scheme is “Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme”.
This scheme is implemented by the General Insurance Council under the guidance of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Central Government has completely revised the compensation amount provided to road accident victims under this scheme.
Now, the Dependent or Legal Representative will get Rs. 2,00,000/- in case of the death of the victim in a hit and run road accident.
And if the victim is grievously injured, then the victim himself will receive Rs. 50,000/- under the Compensation to Victims Hit and Run Motor Accident Scheme.
It is to be hereby noted that compensation under this scheme will only be provided to victims of the motor vehicle is untraceable after the road accident.
If the police authorities identified the vehicle through which the victim expired or injured, then the legal representative is not eligible to apply for compensation under the Compensation to Victims Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme.
Central Government also launched the “Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme” on 05-05-2025, in which free and cashless treatment up to Rs. 1,50,000/- for 7 days will be provided to road accident injured victims.
Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme alias Hit and Run Compensation Scheme Application Form is available in the Office of Subs Divisional Magistration or the Tehsildar Officer who is also the Claims Enquiry Officer.
Contact the above-mentioned offices if any help or assistance is required regarding the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme of the Central Government.

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

The claimant will get the below mentioned benefits in case of injury or death of the victim under the Central Government’s Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme :-
- Monetary Assistance in case of Grievous Injury or Death of a Victim in a Road Accident.
- In Case of Death, Rs. 2,00,000/- Compensation will be provided to the Legal Representative.
- In Case of Grievous Injury, the Victim will get Rs. 50,000/- Assistance.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

The claimant can only claim compensation under the Central Government’s Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme if the below-mentioned eligibility criteria of the scheme are fulfilled :-
- The vehicle that hit the Victim should be Untraceable.
- Victims of Road accidents should be grievously injured or have expired.

Documents Required to be Attached

Claimant will have to attach the following documents with the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme Application Form at the time of applying to claim the compensation amount :-
- Claim Application Form.
- Claimant Aadhaar Card.
- Victim Aadhaar Card.
- First Information Report. (FIR)
- Bank Account Number and IFSC Code.
- Death Certificate of Victim. (In Case of Death)
- Postmortem or Hospital Report or Injury Report.
- Fardbayan.
- Mobile Number.
- Any Other Document.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

Legal Representative or Dependent in case of death of the victim or the victim himself in case of grievously injured can apply for compensation under the Government of India’s Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme through an Offline Application Form.
Claim Application Form of Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme is available free of cost in the office of the Claims Enquiry Officer.
Claim Enquiry Officer is the Sub Divisional Officer, Tehsildar or any officer in charge of the Taluka or District where the accident is taken place.
Collect the Application Form and fill in the details carefully.
Attach all the required documents with the Application Form.
Submit the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme Claim Application Form along with all the documents in the same office from which the claimant collected the form.
Claim Enquiry Officer will enquire into the matter and prepare an enquiry report and submit it to the Office of Claims Settlement Commissioner within 1 Month.
Claims Settlement Commissioners are a District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner or a Collector.
Sanction Order will be issued by the Claims Settlement Commissioner after due verification within 15 days.
Claims Settlement Officer will send a duly completed claim form along with supportive documents to the General Insurance Council for disbursement of the compensation amount through Post or email it Council’s Email I,D which is “hitandrunschemeclaims@gicouncil.in”.
General Insurance Council will transfer the amount of compensation within 15 days directly in the bank account of claimant.
Claimant can contact the District Level Officers, which is nominated by the General Insurance Council for any help or assistance regarding the claim of compensation.
Injured Victims in road accidents will now be eligible to get cashless treatment up to Rs. 1.50/- under the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme.

Composition of District Level Committee

General Insurance Council constituted a District Level Committee for claim settlement and for the help of road accident victims’ compensation claims. Following are the members in the District Level Committee, which is constituted underthe Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme :-

Members	Position
Claims Settlement Officer	Chairperson
Claims Enquiry Officer	Member
SP or DSP of the District	Member
CMO of the District	Member
RTO Officer of the District	Member
Any Member of the Public	Member
Officer of GIC	Member-Secretary

Application Forms Available

Important Links Available

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

Contact Number of General Insurance Council :- 7700959078.
Contact Email of General Insurance Council :- giccouncil@gicouncil.in.
Address of General Insurance Council :-
Ground Floor, National Insurance Building,
14, Jamshedji Tata Road, Chruchgate,
Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400020.
Address of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways :-
Transport Bhawan, 1 Parliament Street,
New Delhi – 110001.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme of the Central Government?
-It is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to victims or their legal representatives in case of grievous injury or death caused by an untraceable vehicle in a road accident.
When was this scheme launched?
-The scheme was officially launched on 1st April 2022 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Who is eligible to get compensation under this scheme?
-Any Indian citizen who is grievously injured in a hit-and-run accident, or the legal representative of a deceased victim, is eligible.
What is the amount of compensation provided in case of death?
– Rs. 2,00,000/- is provided to the legal representative of the deceased victim.
What is the compensation amount in case of grievous injury?
– Rs. 50,000/- is provided to the victim if they are grievously injured.
Who is responsible for implementing this scheme?
-The scheme is implemented by the General Insurance Council under the guidance of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Can compensation be claimed if the vehicle involved is identified later?
-No, the scheme is only applicable when the vehicle involved in the accident remains untraceable.
Where can an applicant get the application form?
-The form is available at the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Tehsildar, or the designated Claims Enquiry Officer.
What documents are required for submitting a claim?
-Documents like Aadhaar card, FIR, bank details, death/injury report, and application form must be submitted.
How long does the Claims Enquiry Officer have to complete their report?
-The enquiry report must be submitted within 1 month of receiving the application.
Who issues the final sanction order for compensation?
-The District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, or Collector issues the sanction order within 15 days.
How long does it take for the compensation to be transferred after sanction?
-The General Insurance Council will transfer the amount within 15 days of receiving the sanctioned claim.
Is there a helpline number for assistance related to the scheme?
-Yes, you can contact the General Insurance Council at “7700959078” or email at “giccouncil@gicouncil.in”.
What is the role of the District Level Committee in this scheme?
-The District Level Committee helps in the settlement of claims and includes officers like the DM, SP, CMO, RTO, and a GIC officer.
Is there a separate scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims?
-Yes, a separate scheme launched on 5th May 2025 provides free cashless treatment up to Rs. 1,50,000/- for 7 days to road accident victims. Name of Scheme is Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme.

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