BEST Committee Approves Rs 40.5 Lakh Compensation for Bus Accident Victims Amid Verification Concerns

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Committee held its first meeting in five years, approving compensation of Rs 40.5 lakh for seven bus accident victims, about half of the Rs 83 lakh originally claimed. The payouts followed settlements finalized in a Lok Adalat and Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders. Opposition members raised concerns over the verification process and lack of detailed documentation for claimants, while the committee chairperson stated compensation was based on judicial assessments.