Arulandu vs The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Ramanathapuram — 176/2024
Case under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140,164,166,171. Disposed: Contested--Partially Allowed on 20th April 2026.
MCOP - Motor Accidents Claim Original Petition
CNR: TNRM010040722024
e-Filing Number
12-08-2024
Filing Number
496/2024
Filing Date
13-08-2024
Registration No
176/2024
Registration Date
27-09-2024
Court
Principal District Court, Ramanathapuram
Judge
2-Additional District Judge
Decision Date
20th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Partially Allowed
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Arulandu
Adv. R Bharathi
Siriyapushpam
Adv. R Bharathi
Anbarasi
Adv. R Bharathi
Arul Ranjitha
Adv. R Bharathi
Arokiyadass
Adv. R Bharathi
Respondent(s)
The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Ramanathapuram
Hearing History
Judge: 2-Additional District Judge
Disposed
Orders
Orders
Arguments
Evidence
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 20-04-2026 | Disposed |
| 01-04-2026 | Orders |
| 12-03-2026 | Orders |
| 03-03-2026 | Arguments |
| 12-02-2026 | Evidence |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The Additional District Court in Tirunelveli held the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation liable for a fatal motor vehicle accident on January 29, 2024, where a 23-year-old motorcyclist died due to negligent driving by a government bus driver attempting to overtake another vehicle. The court awarded total compensation of ₹27,98,600 to the five heirs, comprising ₹27,21,600 in lost income (calculated at ₹25,200 monthly salary for 18 years), ₹44,000 for loss of love and affection, and ₹16,500 each for funeral expenses and property loss, with 7.5% annual interest from the judgment date. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Interim Orders
Summary The Additional District Court in Tirunelveli held the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation liable for a fatal motor vehicle accident on January 29, 2024, where a 23-year-old motorcyclist died due to negligent driving by a government bus driver attempting to overtake another vehicle. The court awarded total compensation of ₹27,98,600 to the five heirs, comprising ₹27,21,600 in lost income (calculated at ₹25,200 monthly salary for 18 years), ₹44,000 for loss of love and affection, and ₹16,500 each for funeral expenses and property loss, with 7.5% annual interest from the judgment date. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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