Tribunal Orders MSRTC to Pay Rs 18.62 Lakh to Thane Accident Victim’s Family

A civil tribunal in Maharashtra has ordered the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs 18.62 lakh to the relatives of a victim who died in a road accident in Thane. The ruling was issued after the family filed a claim against the transport corporation for negligence in the incident. MSRTC is required to settle the compensation within a specified period as directed by the court. The decision underscores the accountability of public transport operators in ensuring passenger safety.