Railways increases ex-gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times
1 year, 3 months ago

Railways increases ex-gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Railways has revised the amount of ex-gratia relief to be payable in case of death to the dependents by up to ten times. The circular also states that an additional ex-gratia relief in case of hospitalisation of grievously injured passengers beyond thirty days, in case of a train accident ₹3,000 per day to be released at the end of every ten day period or date of discharge whichever is earlier. In case of untoward incident, ₹1,500 per day to be released at the end of every ten day period or date of discharge, whichever is earlier up to further six months of hospitalisation. Thereafter, ₹750 per day to be released at the end of every ten day period or date of discharge, whichever is earlier up to further five months of hospitalisation, the circular says. “No ex-gratia relief would be admissible to road users in case of accident at unmanned level crossing, trespassers or persons electrocuted by Overhead Equipment,” the railway board has stated.

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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