A court-ordered attachment of the Jaisalmer branch of United India Insurance Company Limited was carried out on Wednesday. The attachment was a result of the company’s failure to pay a motor accident claim within the stipulated period. The claim pertained to a road accident that occurred in 2022, involving an Innova car traveling from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. The car’s occupants, Jitendra Bissa, his wife Shweta Bissa, and their child Mayuri Vyas, sustained serious injuries in the accident.
The victims had filed an insurance claim on December 19, 2022, with the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Tribunal in Jaisalmer. However, despite the tribunal’s order on March 10, 2023, directing the insurance company to pay approximately Rs 19 lakh with 6% interest within two months, the company failed to comply. The tribunal, headed by Judge Chandra Prakash Singh, found the insurance company guilty and issued an attachment warrant on October 16.
Consequently, the sub-divisional officer, acting on orders from the district collector, attached the Jaisalmer branch of United India Insurance Company Limited. The attachment included the branch’s building and its contents, such as furniture, computers, printers, and stationery. An attachment notice was also pasted on the premises. The action was taken as a result of the company’s failure to pay the claim amount, which had been ordered by the tribunal.
The attachment of the insurance company’s branch is a significant development, as it highlights the consequences of non-compliance with court orders. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of insurance companies fulfilling their obligations towards policyholders and claimants. The victims, who had suffered serious injuries in the accident, had been waiting for compensation for over a year, and the attachment of the insurance company’s branch is a step towards ensuring that they receive the justice they deserve.