Central · Act 59 of 1988

Section 171 — Award of interest where any claim is allowed.

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

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Where any Claims Tribunal allows a claim for compensation made under this Act, such Tribunal may direct that in addition to the amount of compensation simple interest shall also be paid at such rate and from such date not earlier than the date of making the claim as it may specify in this behalf.

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