MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 171 MV Act

Award of interest where any claim is allowed

Procedure & effect

Where any Claims Tribunal allows a claim for compensation made under this Act, such Tribunal may direct that in addition to the amount of compensation simple interest shall also be paid at such rate and from such date not earlier than the date of making the claim as it may specify in this behalf.

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FAQ — Section 171 MV Act

Section 171 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Award of interest where any claim is allowed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Where any Claims Tribunal allows a claim for compensation made under this Act, such Tribunal may direct that in addition to the amount of compensation simple interest shall also be paid at such rate and from such date not earlier than the date of making the claim as it may specify in this behalf.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.