Security guard, maimed for life with leg amputated, awarded Rs 32.66 lakh compensation by Thane MACT

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THANE: A 39-year-old security guard, maimed for life after his left leg was amputated following a road accident in 2013, has been awarded Rs 32.66 lakh in compensation by the
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
(MACT), Thane.
The compensation was granted to Dinesh Rajmani Chaurasiya, who sustained life-altering injuries when a speeding motorcycle hit him while he was walking along the roadside near Skyhigh Building, Padle, Thane, on October 31, 2013, around 8:45 PM.
The Tribunal, presided over by Chairman S.B. Agrawal, passed the order on May 7, with the judgment becoming available on Thursday.
At the time of the accident, Chaurasiya was employed as a security guard with Bombay Management Services, reportedly earning Rs 15,000 per month.
Due to the severity of the injuries, including damage to his head and other body parts, he was first taken to Kalsekar Hospital in Mumbra and later to Sion Hospital, where his leg had to be amputated below the knee.
In his petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, Chaurasiya claimed the accident left him permanently disabled and unemployable. The respondents, motorcycle owner Kushang Gautam Pandit and United India Insurance Co.
Ltd., denied liability, alleging contributory negligence and breach of insurance conditions.
However, the Tribunal concluded—based on FIR records, police panchanama, and the petitioner's testimony—that the accident occurred solely due to the motorcyclist's rash and negligent driving. The court found no breach of insurance terms and held the insurer liable to pay.
While the petitioner sought Rs 7.5 lakh towards medical expenses, only Rs 1 lakh was awarded due to lack of complete documentation. The Tribunal assessed functional disability at 75% and calculated notional income at Rs 12,000/month, with a 50% addition for future prospects. He was also awarded Rs 2.5 lakh for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities.
The case, filed in 2019, took more than five years to conclude.

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