Sanjha Morcha

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EXISTING PENALTIES RAISED

SOME CRUCIAL CHANGES

Easier treatment of accident victims:

The central government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during golden hour – the first hour following an incident that is deemed to be crucial for treatment of trauma.

Better compensation:

The bill increases the minimum compensation for hit and run. In case of death; from ~25,000 to ₹2 lakh, and in case of grievous injury, from ~12,500 to ~50,000.

Making manufacturers fix defects:

The bill allows the central government to order recalls of vehicles if a defect can damage the environment, the driver, or other road users. The manufacturer will be required to reimburse the buyers for the full cost of the vehicle, or replace it with another vehicle with similar or better specifications.

Regulating aggregators:

The bill defines aggregators as digital intermediaries or market places which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for transportation purposes (taxi services). These aggregators will be issued licenses by state governments and must comply with the IT act.

Aadhaar now must:

All new licences will need Aadhaar