Form 54 - Accident Information Report

What is Form 54?

Form 54 is an Accident Information Report (AIR) required under Rule 150 (1) and 150 (2) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A registering authority or a police officer must provide accident-related information in Form 54 to the person eligible for compensation. It must be provided within 7 days of receiving the application, after the applicant has paid the application fee of ₹10.

What Details are Included in Form 54?

These are the details that an RTO Form 54 contains:

• Legal Aspects: Name of the police station where the case is registered, FIR No./CR No./traffic accident report, and sections applied.
• Accident Details: Date, time, and place of accident.
• Details of the Victim: Name and full address of the injured/deceased, and name of the hospital.
• Vehicle Details: Registration number of your vehicle, type of vehicle, class of vehicle, engine number, or motor number (for vehicles that run on battery), and chassis number.
• Driving Licence Particulars: Number, expiry date, issuing authority's address, route permit or Licence of use details, and badge number in case of public service vehicles.
• Vehicle Owner: Name and address of the vehicle owner.
• Insurer Details: Name and address of the insurance provider and its divisional office.
• Insurance Policy Particulars: The number of insurance policy or insurance certificate, and their date of validity.
• Action Taken: Details about the actions taken on-site and their results.

How to Download Form 54?

You can check the step-wise guide below to download the format of Form 54 from the Parivahan Sewa:

• Step 1: Visit the official portal of the Parivahan Sewa.
• Step 2: Tap on the given option for 'Informational Services' from the navigation bar on the homepage.
• Step 3: Go to the 'Downloadable Forms' page.
• Step 4: Locate and tap on the link given for 'Form 54' to open and download the PDF.

Importance of Form 54

The pointers given below highlight the importance of Form 54:

• Insurance Claims: It is a required document to apply for claims to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) for compensation for damages or injuries.
• Official Verification: It includes information gathered from the police and RTO records to avoid discrepancies later on during legal proceedings.
• Evidence of Liability: The details of the driver's licence and the validity of the insurance policy help establish liability between the party involved and the insurance company.

Things to Keep in Mind About Form 54

Some pointers to ensure an easy claim process with the help of Form 54 are:

• Strict Timeline: The registering authority must provide Form 54 within 7 days of your application. You must reach out to the concerned authority if it gets late.
• Application Fee: You should ensure that you pay the nominal fee of ₹10 as prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. It will help you to avoid delays in the processing of your application.
• Accuracy Check: Verify that the details in the FIR and the vehicle registration are accurate. A single typo in the engine or chassis number of your vehicle can result in insurance claim rejection.
• Authorised Signatory: The form must be duly signed and stamped by the concerned police officer or registering authority to make it a legal document before the tribunal.