The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra`s Thane district has granted compensation of more than Rs 16 lakh to two men who suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident five years ago. In an order passed on August 28, MACT member S N Shah said that Jitesh Ravindra Thackare, the first claimant, should receive Rs 6.19 lakh, while the second claimant, Tanmay Devidas Thakare, is to be compensated with Rs 10.9 lakh. MACT`s detailed order was made public on Sunday, September 1, reported PTI.

The accident occurred on March 4, 2019, when Thackare was riding a motorcycle with Tanmay seated as a pillion. The two-wheeler collided with a car at Vadpe in Thane district, owing to which the duo suffered injuries that required extensive medical treatment. The car`s owner, Dilip Bhudaji Jadhav, did not appear before the tribunal, leading to an ex parte decision against him. The insurance company, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co Ltd, represented by counsel A K Tiwari, contested the claim on several grounds, but the tribunal ruled in favour of the bike riders.