I was injured in a road accident in Kolkata; how do I claim compensation from MACT?

You can file a claim petition before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in Kolkata under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, within six months (extendable) for accident claims, or under Section 163 for no-fault compensation. The petition should detail the accident, the vehicles and drivers, the insurer, and the disability and income loss, supported by medical and wage evidence. The Tribunal awards compensation based on loss of income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and the award is appealable to Calcutta High Court. West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 may set up additional MACT infrastructure, but the central Act governs liability. The insurer is a necessary party, and the owner-driver must be impleaded. Hit-and-run claims are handled by the Solatium Fund. The award carries interest from the date of the claim.