The Oriental Insurance Company Limited vs Venkataraman on 18 July, 2012
In National Insurance Company Limtied Vs. Geetha and others reported in 2006 ACJ 700, it is not specifically mentioned when the amount was paid for insurance policy. It only refers about the issuance of policy which is effective from 15.06.1998 at 10.00 AM Where as, the accident took place on 15.06.1998 at 5.30 PM. The Division Bench rightly relied upon Section 64 VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, and held that unless the Insurance Company accepts and issues policy, the person who paid the premium cannot come forward with a plea that the Insurance Company is having an obligation. Section 64 VB of the Insurance Act reads as follows:-