Section 163A · Special provision regarding payment of compensation on the basis of structure formula

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force or any instrument having the force of law, the owner or the authorised insurer of a motor vehicle shall, in the case of death or permanent disablement caused by an accident caused by the use of a motor vehicle, be liable to pay to the legal heirs or the injured person, the compensation as set out in the Second Schedule. Explanation.--For the purposes of this sub-section, "permanent disablement" has the same meaning and extent as in the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923).
(2) In a claim for compensation under sub-section (1), the claimant shall not be required to plead or prove that the death or permanent disablement in respect of which the claim is made was caused by the wrongful act or neglect or default of the owner of the vehicle or vehicles concerned or of any other person.
(3) The Central Government may, having regard to the cost of living, make such compensation as may be prescribed by law. The State may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Second Schedule from time to time.