A separate government compensation scheme applies to eligible hit-and-run motor accidents. According to official information, the prescribed assistance is ₹2 lakh in the event of death and ₹50,000 for grievous hurt.
Not every accident in which the driver flees automatically qualifies as a hit-and-run under the scheme’s definition. One important condition is that the vehicle involved cannot be identified despite reasonable efforts. The MACT claim for an identified vehicle and the procedure under this scheme are separate. The rules on adjustment with any other compensation must also be considered.
What should you do now?
- Report the incident to the police and keep the medical records.
- Find out who the Claims Enquiry Officer for the scheme is in your district.
- Apply using the prescribed form and evidence, and in accordance with the current time-limit requirements.
Which documents should you keep?
Police report, proof of medical treatment/grievous injury, death certificate and claimant details.
Avoid this mistake
Do not rely on an intermediary’s promise to secure guaranteed approval in exchange for a fixed fee.
A hypothetical example
The driver fled, but the vehicle number and insurer are known. This will not always be a case under the scheme for an unidentified vehicle. Check the procedure for a claim involving an identified vehicle and the statutory definition of hit-and-run before choosing the appropriate process.
Is ₹50,000 assured for a minor, ordinary injury?
No. The scheme requires verification of grievous hurt and the other eligibility conditions.
Legal basis and useful sources
- MoRTH — Official information on Hit and Run Compensation, 2026
- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Sections 134A, 161, 164–166
This is general legal information. Advice may differ depending on your facts, the applicable law and state rules.