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2008 DIGILAW 2071 (SC)

Lalit Kumar v. Uttarakhand State Electricity Board

2008-12-06

ARIJIT PASAYAT, K.G.BALAKRISHNAN, P.SATHASIVAM

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ORDER : K.G. Balakrishnan, CJI. Delay condoned. Leave granted. The appellant herein met with an accident while travelling on a scooter. He filed a claim petition before the Tribunal and the Tribunal was pleased to grant Rs. 1,50,000 as compensation with 12% interest from the date of the application till payment. We are told that a sum of Rs. 2,20,000 has already been deposited by the Insurance Company before the Tribunal towards the compensation. 2. The appellant preferred an appeal before the High Court for enhancement of compensation which was dismissed. Hence, the appellant has filed this appeal before this Court. 3. We have heard learned counsel for both the parties. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the left leg of the appellant had been amputated and he had suffered 60% disability. Learned counsel for the Insurance Company stated that the appellant was only a salesman at the time of the accident. 4. Having regard to the facts of the case, we are of the opinion that in addition to the amount already paid to the claimant i.e. Rs. 2,20,000 the Insurance Company is directed to pay another sum of Rs. 2,00,000 towards the claim. This is the full and final settlement including the interest in addition to the already paid amount of Rs. 2,20,000. 5. The appeal is accordingly allowed. Appeal allowed.