Tata AIG denied ₹30 lakh death claim over alcohol consumption by insured; why the pensioner’s family won the case

Published 11 Nov 2026, 16:22 IST

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The family contested the insurer's decision before the District Consumer Commission, Vellore. The insurer was also ordered to pay annual interest at 9% from September 1, 2023, until the date of the District Commission's order. In addition, the family was awarded Rs 50,000 as compensation for…

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In Govindasamy's case, the Commission found that Tata AIG had failed to produce sufficiently reliable evidence to establish this alcohol consumption condition.

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In Govindasamy's case, the Commission found that Tata AIG had failed to produce sufficiently reliable evidence to establish this alcohol consumption condition.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 14:17 IST

Rs 30 lakh insurance claim rejected over ‘alcohol consumption’; family wins payout with interest

The family contested the insurer's decision before the District Consumer Commission, Vellore. The insurer was also ordered to pay annual interest at 9% from September 1, 2023, until the date of the District Commission's order. In addition, the family was awarded Rs 50,000 as compensation for…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 16:22 IST

Tata AIG denied ₹30 lakh death claim over alcohol consumption by insured; why the pensioner’s family won the case

In Govindasamy's case, the Commission found that Tata AIG had failed to produce sufficiently reliable evidence to establish this alcohol consumption condition.

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