HYDERABAD: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hyderabad, has awarded a compensation of Rs 53.57 lakh to the family of Srinivasa Rao, who died in a road accident in 2021 after being hit by a TGSRTC bus at Champapet. The tribunal directed the TGSRTC Managing Director, Midhani Depot Manager, and the bus driver to jointly pay the amount to the deceased’s wife, son, and daughter.
On April 23, 2021, Srinivasa Rao, a manager at Shriram City Union Finance Limited, was returning home on his motorcycle when he was hit by a speeding TGSRTC bus allegedly driven rashly and negligently. He died on the spot due to grievous injuries. Following the incident, the Kanchanbagh police registered a case against the bus driver. During tribunal proceedings, it was revealed that the driver had since been dismissed from service by the TGSRTC on disciplinary grounds.
The tribunal considered his monthly income of Rs 39,055, amounting to Rs 4,68,660 annually, and added 30% towards future prospects as per SC guidelines. It held all three respondents, TGSRTC MD, Midhani Depot Manager and the driver jointly liable for the compensation, with an interest of 9% .