Digit Comp 4W
Digit Comp 4W
Whereas the insured by a proposal and declaration dated as stated in the Schedule which shall be the basis of this
contract and is deemed to be incorporated herein has applied to Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. (herein after
referred to as “Company/DIGIT”) for the insurance hereinafter contained and has paid the premium mentioned in
the schedule as consideration for such insurance in respect of accidental loss or damage occurring during the
period of insurance.
Subject to a deduction for depreciation at the rates mentioned below in respect of parts replaced:
1. For all rubber/nylon/plastic parts, tyres and tubes, batteries and air bags - 50%
2. For fibre glass components - 30%
3. For all parts made of glass - Nil
4. Rate of Depreciation for Painting - In the case of painting, the depreciation rate of 50% shall be applied only
on the material cost of total painting charges. In case of a consolidated bill for painting charges, the material
component shall be considered as 25% of the total painting charges for the purpose of applying the
depreciation.
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5. Rate of depreciation for all other parts including wooden parts will be as per the following schedule.
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment in respect of:
a. Consequential loss, depreciation, wear and tear, mechanical or electrical breakdown, failures or breakages;
b. Damage to tyres and tubes unless the vehicle is damaged at the same time in which case the liability of the
company shall be limited to 50% of the cost of replacement; and
c. Any accidental loss or damage suffered whilst the insured or any person driving the vehicle with the
knowledge and consent of the insured is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
In the event of the vehicle being disabled by reason of loss or damage covered under this Policy the Company
will bear the reasonable cost of protection and removal to the nearest repairer and redelivery to the insured
but not exceeding in all Rs. 1500/- in respect of any one accident.
The insured may authorise the repair of the vehicle necessitated by damage for which the Company may be
liable under this Policy provided that:
a. The estimated cost of such repair including replacements, if any, does not exceed Rs.500/-;
b. The Company is furnished forthwith with a detailed estimate of the cost of repairs; and
c. The insured shall give the Company every assistance to see that such repair is necessary and the charges
are reasonable.
IDV of vehicles beyond 5 years of age and of obsolete models of the vehicles (i.e. models which the
manufacturers have discontinued to manufacture) is to be determined on the basis of an understanding
between the Company and the insured.
IDV shall be treated as the “Market Value” throughout the policy period without any further depreciation for
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DEDUCTIBLE
The Company shall not be liable for each and every claim under Section - I (loss of or damage to the vehicle insured)
of this Policy in respect of the deductible stated in the schedule.
In addition to the compulsory deductible, insured may also opt for voluntary deductible.
CONDITIONS
This Policy and the Schedule shall be read together and any word or expression to which a specific meaning has
been attached in any part of this Policy or of the Schedule shall bear the same meaning wherever it may appear.
1. Notice shall be given in writing to the Company immediately upon the occurrence of any accidental loss or
damage in the event of any claim and thereafter the insured shall give all such information and assistance as
the Company shall require. Every letter claim writ summons and/or process or copy thereof shall be
forwarded to the Company immediately on receipt by the insured. Notice shall also be given in writing to the
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Company immediately the insured shall have knowledge of any impending prosecution, inquest or fatal
inquiry in respect of any occurrence which may give rise to a claim under this Policy. In case of theft or
criminal act which may be the subject of a claim under this Policy the insured shall give immediate notice to
the police and co-operate with the Company in securing the conviction of the offender.
2. No admission offer promise payment or indemnity shall be made or given by or on behalf of the insured
without the written consent of the Company which shall be entitled if it so desires to take over and conduct
in the name of the insured the defence or settlement of any claim or to prosecute in the name of the insured
for its own benefit any claim for indemnity or otherwise and shall have full discretion in the conduct of any
proceedings or in the settlement of any claim and the insured shall give all such information and assistance
as the Company may require.
3. The Company may at its own option repair reinstate or replace the vehicle or part thereof and/or its
accessories or may pay in cash the amount of the loss or damage and the liability of the Company shall not
exceed:
a. For total loss / constructive total loss of the vehicle -the Insured's Declared Value (IDV) of the vehicle
(including accessories thereon) as specified in the Schedule less the value of the wreck.
b. For partial losses, i.e. losses other than Total Loss/Constructive Total Loss of the vehicle - actual and
reasonable costs of repair and/or replacement of parts lost/damaged subject to depreciation as per
limits specified.
4. The insured shall take all reasonable steps to safeguard the vehicle from loss or damage and to maintain it in
efficient condition and the Company shall have at all times free and full access to examine the vehicle or any
part thereof or any driver or employee of the insured. In the event of any accident or breakdown, the vehicle
shall not be left unattended without proper precautions being taken to prevent further damage or loss and if
the vehicle be driven before the necessary repairs are effected any extension of the damage or any further
damage to the vehicle shall be entirely at the insured's own risk.
5. If at the time of occurrence of an event that gives rise to any claim under this policy there is in existence any
other insurance covering the same liability, the Company shall not be liable to pay or contribute more than
its ratable proportion of any compensation, cost or expense.
6. The due observance and fulfillment of the terms, conditions and endorsements of this Policy in so far as they
relate to anything to be done or complied with by the insured and the truth of the statements and answers in
the said proposal shall be conditions precedent to any liability of the Company to make any payment under
this Policy.
7. In the event of the death of the sole insured, this policy will not immediately lapse but will remain valid for a
period of three months from the date of the death of insured or until the expiry of this policy (whichever is
earlier). During the said period, legal heir(s) of the insured to whom the custody and use of the Motor Vehicle
passes may apply to have this Policy transferred to the name(s) of the heir(s) or obtain a new insurance
policy for the Motor Vehicle.
Where such legal heir(s) desire(s) to apply for transfer of this policy or obtain a new policy for the vehicle
such heir(s) should make an application to the Company accordingly within the aforesaid period. All such
applications should be accompanied by:
a. Death Certificate in respect of the insured
b. Proof of title to the vehicle
c. Original Policy
8. No change can be made to this policy unless the Company has approved it and confirmed by endorsing the
policy schedule.
9. Any and all disputes arising out of and under this Policy shall be governed by and determined in accordance
with Indian law.
10. All other conditions which are not specifically mentioned in the policy document will be as per Indian Motor
tariff (IMT) 2002.
11. In case the claim is not settled within the specified timelines, then the claimant is entitled for interest as per
the rate specified in prevailing regulatory provisions, this condition will not be applicable for Section II. Liability
to third parties.
CANCELLATION
1. Under no circumstances statutory Motor Third Party Liability insurance or any other compulsory insurance
mandated by law can be cancelled, except in case of double insurance or total loss. A policy can be cancelled only
after ensuring that the vehicle is insured elsewhere, at least for Liability Only cover and after surrender of the
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No Claim Bonus will only be allowed provided the policy is renewed within 90 days of the expiry date of the
previous policy.
"However, in the case of Military or Para military Personnel working in Forward Areas, the period of 90 days may
be extended up to 365 days depending on the circumstances of each individual case with a declaration in writing
by the policy holder that the vehicle was not put to use during the interim period".
NOTE:
i. Maximum NCB that can be earned by an Insured is 50%
ii. An Insured becomes entitled for NCB only at the time of renewal of policy after the expiry of the full duration
of the Policy.
Sunset Clause: If at the renewal falling due any time between 1st July 2002 and 30th June 2003, both days
inclusive, (after completion of the full policy period of 12 months) an insured becomes entitled to an NCB of 55%
or 65% in terms of the Tariff prevailing prior to 1st July 2002, the entitlement of such higher percentage of NCB will
remain protected for all subsequent renewals till a claim arises under the policy, in which case the NCB will revert
to “Nil” at the next renewal. Thereafter, NCB if any earned, will be in terms of the above table.
If Insured person is not satisfied with the redressal of grievance through one of the above methods, insured person may
contact the grievance officer at grievance@[Link]
Grievance may also be lodged at IRDAI Integrated Grievance Management System- [Link]
If you do not get a satisfactory response from us and you wish to pursue other avenues for redressal of grievances,
you may approach Insurance Ombudsman appointed by IRDAI under the Insurance Ombudsman Scheme
The contact details of the Insurance Ombudsman centers are mentioned below:
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For updated details of Ombudsman details, request to please check Council of Insurance Ombudsmen website available
on [Link]
Note: COUNCIL FOR INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN ,3rd Floor, Jeevan Seva Annexe, S. V. Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai - 400
[Link].: 022 – 69038801/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 Email: inscoun@[Link]
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ANNEXURE – I
Digit Private Car Liability Only Policy – Long Term (3 Years)
UIN: IRDAN158RP0004V02201819
Whereas the insured by a proposal and declaration dated as stated in the Schedule which shall be the basis of this
contract and is deemed to be incorporated herein has applied to Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. (herein after
referred to as “Company/DIGIT”) for the insurance hereinafter contained and has paid the premium as
consideration for such insurance in respect of events occurring during the period of insurance.
But the insured shall repay to the Company all sums paid by the Company which the Company would not have
been liable to pay but for the said provisions.
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traveling in it as a co-driver, caused by violent accidental external and visible means which independent of any
other cause shall within six calendar months of such injury result in:
GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
1. The Company shall not be liable in respect of any claim arising whilst the vehicle insured herein
a. being used otherwise than in accordance with the “Limitations as to Use” or
b. being driven by or is for the purpose of being driven by him/her in the charge of any person other than a
Driver as stated in the Driver's Clause
2. The Company shall not be liable in respect of any claim arising out of any contractual liability;
3. Except so far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Company shall not be
liable in respect of death arising out of and in the course of employment of a person in the employment of the
insured or in the employment of any person who is indemnified under this policy or bodily injury sustained by
such person arising out of and in the course of such employment.
4. Except so far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Company shall not be
liable in respect of death or bodily injury to any person (other than a passenger carried by reason of or in
pursuance of a contract of employment) being carried in or upon or entering or mounting or alighting from the
Motor Vehicle at the time of the occurrence of the event out of which any claim arises.
5. The Company shall not be liable in respect of any liability directly or indirectly or proximately or remotely
occasioned by contributed by or traceable to or arising out of or in connection with War, Invasion, the Act of
foreign enemies, hostilities or warlike operations (whether before or after declaration of war), Civil War,
Mutiny, Rebellion Military or usurped power or by any direct or indirect consequences of any of the said
occurrences and in the event of any claim hereunder, the Insured shall prove that the accident, loss, damage
and/or liability, arose independently of and was in no way connected with or occasioned by or contributed to
by or traceable to any of the said occurrences or any consequences thereof and in default of such proof, the
Company shall not be liable to make any payment in respect of such a claim.
6. The Company shall not be liable in respect of any liability directly or indirectly caused by or contributed to by or
arising from nuclear weapons material.
CONDITIONS
This Policy and the Schedule shall be read together and any word or expression to which a specific meaning has
been attached in any part of this Policy or of the Schedule shall bear the same meaning wherever it may appear.
1. Notice shall be given in writing to the Company immediately upon the occurrence of any accident in the event
of any claim. Every letter, claim, writ, summons and/or process shall be forwarded to the Company
immediately on receipt by the insured. Notice shall also be given in writing to the Company immediately after
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the insured shall have knowledge of any impending prosecution, inquest or fatal inquiry in respect of any
accident which may give rise to a claim under this Policy.
2. No admission, offer, promise, payment, or indemnity shall be made or given by or on behalf of the insured
without the written consent of the Company which shall be entitled if it so desires to take over and conduct in
the name of the insured the defense or settlement of any claim or to prosecute in the name of the insured for
its own benefit any claim for indemnity or otherwise and shall have full discretion in the conduct of any
proceedings or in the settlement of any claim and the insured shall give all such information and assistance as
the Company may require. If the Company shall make any payment in settlement of any claim and such
payment includes any amount not covered by this Policy the insured shall repay to the Company the amount
not so covered.
3. The insured shall take all reasonable steps to maintain insured vehicle in efficient condition and the Company
shall have at all times free and full access to examine the insured vehicle or any part thereof or any driver or
employee of the insured.
4. If at the time of occurrence of an event that gives rise to any claim under this policy there is in existence any
other insurance covering the same liability, the Company shall not be liable to pay or contribute more than its
ratable proportion of any compensation, cost or expense.
5. The due observance and fulfillment of the terms, conditions and endorsements of this Policy in so far as they
relate to anything to be done or complied with by the insured and the truth of the statements and answers in
the said proposal shall be conditions precedent to any liability of the Company to make any payment under
this Policy.
6. In the event of the death of the sole insured, this policy will not immediately lapse but will remain valid for a
period of three months from the date of the death of insured or until the expiry of this policy (whichever is
earlier). During the said period, legal heir(s) of the insured to whom the custody and use of the Motor Vehicle
passes may apply to have this Policy transferred to the name(s) of the heir(s) or obtain a new insurance policy
for the Motor Vehicle. Where such legal heir(s) desire(s) to apply for transfer of this policy or obtain a new
policy for the vehicle such heir(s) should make an application to the Company accordingly within the aforesaid
period. All such applications should be accompanied by:
a. Death Certificate in respect of the insured
b. Proof of title to the vehicle
c. Original Policy
CANCELLATION
1. Under no circumstances statutory Motor Third Party Liability insurance or any other compulsory insurance
mandated by law can be cancelled, except in case of double insurance or total loss. A policy can be cancelled only
after ensuring that the vehicle is insured elsewhere, at least for Liability Only cover and after surrender of the
original Certificate of Insurance for cancellation.
2. Cancellation by Insured: Policy may be cancelled at the option of the insured at any time during the term, by
informing Us. In such a case we shall —
1. Refund proportion premium for unexpired policy period, if the term of the policy is upto one year and there
is no claim(s) made during the policy period.
2. Refund premium for the unexpired policy period, in respect of policy with the term more than one year and
the risk coverage for such policy years has not commenced.
3. Cancellation by Insurer: Policy may be cancelled by the Company on the grounds of established fraud, by giving
minimum notice of 7 (seven) days to the insured.
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