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    Question

    In hit and run

    cases-
    A Compensation is granted only upto one lakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Compensation is granted as prescribed by central government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Interim relief can also be granted for compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and C. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E B and C. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Motor Vehicle Act,  S. 161. Special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident. -- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or any instrument having the force of law, the Central Government shall provide for paying in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the scheme made under sub-section (3), compensation in respect of the death of, or grievous hurt to, persons resulting from hit and run motor accidents. (4) A scheme made under sub-section (3) may provide that,-- (a) a payment of such sum as may be prescribed by the Central Government as interim relief to any claimant under such scheme; (b) a contravention of any provision thereof shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years, or with fine which shall not be less than twenty-five thousand rupees but may extend to five lakh rupees or with both; (c) the powers, functions or duties conferred or imposed on any officer or authority by such scheme may be delegated with the prior approval in writing of Central Government, by such officer or authority to any other officer or authority.

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