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Palghar MACT Awards ₹1.06 Crore Compensation to Man Paralysed in 2017 Highway Crash
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🗓 26 Jul 2026, 03:49 PM
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Palghar Municipal Authority and Transport (MACT) has granted a compensation of ₹1.06 crore to a man who became paralysed following a highway crash in 2017.
Palghar Municipal Authority and Transport (MACT) has announced a compensation of ₹1.06 crore to a man who became paralysed after a highway crash in 2017.
The crash, which occurred on the Mumbai‑Thane highway, left the victim with severe spinal injuries, rendering him unable to walk and requiring ongoing medical care.
The compensation, awarded by the authority, is intended to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and loss of income resulting from the injury.
Palghar MACT said the decision follows a review of the case and the victim’s long‑term medical needs.
The award is expected to provide some financial relief to the victim and his family, while underscoring the authority’s commitment to addressing the aftermath of road accidents.
The crash, which occurred on the Mumbai‑Thane highway, left the victim with severe spinal injuries, rendering him unable to walk and requiring ongoing medical care.
The compensation, awarded by the authority, is intended to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and loss of income resulting from the injury.
Palghar MACT said the decision follows a review of the case and the victim’s long‑term medical needs.
The award is expected to provide some financial relief to the victim and his family, while underscoring the authority’s commitment to addressing the aftermath of road accidents.