3 TNSTC buses confiscated for failing to pay compensation ordered by court

The court ordered payment of Rs 1,89,600 to Narayanasamy and Rs 80,000 to Omkar. As there was a delay, the duo moved another petition and Judge Jayanthi issued an order to confiscate the buses.

DTNEXT Bureau

Published:21st Feb, 2024 at 1:42 AM

COIMBATORE: Three TNSTC buses were confiscated on Tuesday in Erode on court orders for failing to pay compensation to accident victims.

Narayanasamy (39) and his son Omkar (20) were injured in a mishap and were awarded compensattion by court.

The court ordered payment of Rs 1,89,600 to Narayanasamy and Rs 80,000 to Omkar.

As there was a delay, the duo moved another petition and Judge Jayanthi issued an order to confiscate the buses.

In another incident, Pongiannan (65) of Mallipalayam died after he was thrown out of a TNSTC bus.

After trial, the court ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh as compensation but again since there was a delay a TNSTC bus was confiscated.