We have a 12 wheeler lorry which met with an accident on 16-12-2014 with no fault on our vehicle.
The vehicle is insured with New India Insurance company.
The driver's license was expired on 21-11-2014. The accident took place after 25 days of driver's license expired. The vehicle damage claim submitted with the insurance company was rejected quoting the driver did not posses an active license when the accident happpened.
From Vehicle act 1988 we could see the following in section 14
Provided that every driving licence shall, notwithstanding its expiry under this sub-section, continue to be effective for a period of thirty days from such expiry.
Needing your expert advise and help on this matter.
