( 1 ) THESE two writ petitions have been filed in public interest by an association of lawyers highlighting certain aspects relating to the desirability of enforcing certain provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (in short the Act) in the matter of information to be given to the Tribunal regarding accidents by the police officials, as statutorily mandated under the Act. It has also been prayed that directive should be given to enact rules specifying procedural aspects and modalities in this regard.

( 2 ) CERTAIN suggestions have been given to effectively combat traffic congestions, effective provision of medical aid to victims of accidents, action against erring drivers and early payment of compensation. It need not be impressed that Parliament from time to lime has introduced amendments in the old Act as well as in the new Act in order to protect the interest of the victims of the accidents and their heirs if the victims die. One such amendment has been introduced in the Act by (he aforesaid Amendment Act of 54 of 1994 by substituting sub-section (6) of section 158, which provides:

"as soon as any information regarding any accident involving death or bodily injury