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India Today has accessed Air India's compensation forms for families of victims from a recent plane crash. The forms ask about the victims' employment status and the financial dependency of family members on the deceased. Air India states this information will determine the final compensation amount. The airline has announced a compensation of one crore rupees for next of kin. However, lawyers advise families not to fill the forms, alleging this might be used to reduce compensation. Under the Montreal Convention, Air India is obligated to pay approximately 1.8 crores per person. The airline says the form is for an advance payment of 25 lakhs, necessary for immediate expenses. The controversy raises questions about the fairness of this practice and its potential impact on grieving families.
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