Delhi govt to reward Rs 25,000 to people helping accident victims

If a person assists more than one seriously injured victim in the same accident, the maximum reward will remain Rs 25,000 per case. In addition, ten individuals will be selected annually for a national award of Rs 1 lakh each.

“The initiative has been framed in accordance with the Good Samaritan Rules notified under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019,” Gupta said. Hesitation to assist accident victims often stems from fear of legal complications or police procedures, she said. The financial incentive, Gupta added, is intended to further encourage public participation.

The government said that for effective implementation, a District Level Evaluation Committee will be constituted, comprising the District Magistrate, a senior police officer, the Chief Medical Officer and the Regional Transport Officer. Gupta stated that the reward amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through an online process.

A separate bank account will be maintained for this purpose, and the entire procedure will be recorded on a digital platform, she added. The MoRTH will also provide an initial grant to the states.