Hit and run accident is “an accident arising out of the us of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose.

Hit and run accident is “an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identify whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. The Central Government has established a fund known as the “Solatium Fund” to be utilized for paying compensation in respect of death or grievous hurt to persons resulting from Hit and Run Motor Accidents. The compensation payable for death claims is fixed at Rs/25,000 and in respect of “grievous hurt” Rs. 12,500/-. The payment is subject to the proviso that if any compensation is awarded for such death or grievous hurt under any other provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act or any othr law the amount paid under Hit and Run Accident has to be deducted from such compensation.