Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tribunal Orders MSRTC to Pay Rs 18.62 Lakh Compensation
A tribunal in Thane has ordered the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs 18.62 lakh to the family of a 62-year-old man who died in a road accident.
The man, Ramesh Ghag, was hit by an MSRTC bus on November 26, 2022, and died from his injuries on December 10, 2022.
The tribunal found that the bus driver was solely responsible for the accident due to rash and negligent driving.
The MSRTC had denied negligence and claimed the victim was partly responsible, but the tribunal rejected this argument.
The compensation includes interest at 9% per annum and must be paid within one month.
The family had claimed the victim earned Rs 40,000 per month, but the tribunal assessed his income at Rs 16,000 due to lack of documentary proof.
Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 18.62 lakh compensation to the family of Ramesh Ghag, who died in a road accident.
The accident occurred on November 26, 2022, on the Kinhavali-Titwala road in Murbad.
The tribunal found the MSRTC bus driver solely responsible for the accident due to rash and negligent driving.
MSRTC denied negligence and alleged the victim was partly responsible, but the tribunal rejected this claim.
The compensation includes 9% interest per annum and must be paid within one month.
- Who
- Ramesh Ghag (deceased), his widow and two children, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- What
- Motor Accident Claims Tribunal directs MSRTC to pay Rs 18.62 lakh compensation to the family of a 62-year-old man who died in a road accident
- When
- Accident on November 26, 2022; Death on December 10, 2022; Tribunal order on July 18; Order received on July 21
- Where
- Kinhavali-Titwala road in Murbad, Thane
- Why
- The accident occurred due to the rash and sole negligent driving of the MSRTC bus driver, as per the tribunal's observation.
Victim's Family
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
Negligence and Responsibility
Victim's Family
The victim's family claims the accident was due to the rash and negligent driving of the MSRTC bus driver.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
MSRTC denies negligence and alleges the deceased attempted to overtake from the wrong side, making him equally responsible.
Compensation Amount
Victim's Family
The victim's family seeks compensation based on the deceased's claimed income of Rs 40,000 per month.
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
MSRTC disputes the income claim, and the tribunal assesses the notional monthly income at Rs 16,000.
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 18,61,972
- Interest Rate
- 9% per annum
- Date of Accident
- November 26, 2022
- Date of Death
- December 10, 2022
- Location of Accident
- Kinhavali-Titwala road in Murbad
- Tribunal Member
- R. V. Mohite
- Date of Order
- July 18
- Date of Order Received
- July 21