Motor Accident Claim Petition (MACT)
Definition: A Motor Accident Claim Petition (MACT) is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the Civil Litigation category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Petition for compensation in case of death or injury in a motor accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. This document belongs to the Civil Litigation category.
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BEFORE THE MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL AT [courtName]
MAC Petition No. _____ of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[petitionerName] ... Petitioner
VERSUS
[driverName] & ORS. ... Respondents
CLAIM PETITION UNDER SECTION 166 OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988 FOR COMPENSATION
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Petitioner/Deceased was involved in a motor accident on [accidentDate] at [place].
2. That the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of vehicle No. [vehicleNo] by Respondent No. 1.
3. That the Petitioner suffered [injury/death] in the said accident.
4. That the Petitioner is entitled to compensation of Rs. [claimAmount] from the Respondents.
5. That the vehicle was insured with Respondent No. 3, [insuranceCompany].
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Tribunal may be pleased to:
1. Award compensation of Rs. [claimAmount] to the Petitioner with interest;
2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Tribunal may deem fit and proper.
PETITIONER
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.