Thane: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) on Tuesday, awarded a compensation of Rs 15.67 lakh to the family of a 22-year-old photographer killed after a dumper truck hit his motorbike in 2018. The MACT concluded the accident occurred due to the negligence of both drivers. It assessed negligence of the deceased to the extent of 20 % and of the dumper driver at 80%. The tribunal held the vehicle’s owner and the insurer jointly and severally liable to pay the amount within one month.
