The Central Government has made the Solatium Fund Scheme, 1989 for payment of compensation to the victims of “hit and run” motor accidents. The Scheme came into effect w.e.f. 1st July 1989 and provides (a) In respect of the death of any person resulting from a hit and run motor accident, a fixed sum of Rs. 25000/-. (b) In respect of grievous hurt to any person resulting from a hit and run motor accident, a fixed sum of Rs. 12500/-.The Solatium is payable out of a SOLATIUM FUND established by the Central government It is the GIC and the designated Insurer for the State who would now pay compensation as above.