Motor Vehicle Act
Chapter 12
Claims Tribunals
Section 170 • Impleading insurer in certain cases
Description
—Where in the course of any inquiry, the Claims Tribunal is satisfied that—
(a) there is collusion between the person making the claim and the person against whom the claim is made, or
(b) the person against whom the claim is made has failed to contest the claim, it may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that the insurer who may be liable in respect of such claim, shall be impleaded as a party to the proceeding and the insurer so impleaded shall thereupon have, without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (2) of section 150, the right to contest the claim on all or any of the grounds that are available to the person against whom the claim has been made.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Motor Vehicle Act, Chapter 12 (Claims Tribunals). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
