Kedarnath Helicopter Crash Compensation: A helicopter crashed in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in which 7 people died. Will the helicopter company give compensation in case of death in a helicopter crash?
Kedarnath Helicopter Crash Compensation: If we look at the last few times, it has proved to be a very bad time. Especially for the people living in India, it seems as if doom has fallen. On June 12, a tragic Air India plane crash took place. In which 265 people lost their lives. And this morning a helicopter crashed in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in which 7 people died.
In this helicopter crash accident, not only did the families of these people lose their loved ones. But many of these people were also the breadwinners of the family. Now this question comes to the mind of many people. Is compensation given by the helicopter company in case of death in a helicopter crash? Let us tell you what are the rules regarding this.
This much compensation is given
Let us tell you that all helicopter services in India run under the supervision of DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation). And all the companies which operate helicopter services. It is necessary for all of them to get aviation insurance. Under this insurance, compensation is given in case of death or injury of the passengers. This compensation amount generally depends on the insurance policy. But as per the rules, insurance of at least Rs 20 lakh per passenger is necessary.
On the other hand, if the negligence of the company and the pilot is proved in any such case. Then there is also a possibility of fine and additional compensation. Generally, DGCA also investigates in case of accidents and after the accident report comes, responsibility is decided. It has been seen many times that the government also gives compensation to the families of the people who died in accidents on behalf of the state governments.
Compensation is given in all plane accidents.
All those who lost their lives in the helicopter crash in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, will be compensated by the helicopter company. Let us tell you that Air India has announced compensation for the families of the deceased in the recent Air India plane crash. Apart from this, passengers who have taken separate insurance will also get money under that.