The Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) in Kozhikode has granted a compensation of over Rs 1 crore to the family of a 36-year old woman, who died in an accident two years ago.
V V Babitha, who was working as a teacher at a school in Kozhikode, died in a road accident on December 31, 2019.
The MACT Judge K Ramakrishnan ordered payment of a compensation of Rs 1.02 crore. The amount comprised compensation of Rs 80,84,900 and Rs 21,15,100 as interest at 9 per cent.
The tribunal ordered distribution of the amount equally between the husband, two daughters and mother of the victim, sources added.
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