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

Case disposed

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

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140,164,166,171

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

20-04-2026

Disposed

01-04-2026

Orders

12-03-2026

Orders

03-03-2026

Arguments

12-02-2026

Evidence

Final Orders / Judgements

20-04-2026
Copy of Judgment

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

casestatus.in Summary

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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