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2014 DIGILAW 1671 (MAD)

United India Insurance Company Limited, Dharmapuri v. Arumugham

2014-06-24

S.MANIKUMAR

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Judgment 1. There is no representation for the appellant – Insurance Company. There is a delay of 216 days in filing the appeal. 2. In the accident, which occurred on 07.12.1996, the respondent/claimant has suffered a grievous injury and 3 simple injuries. To prove that the respondent has sustained injuries, he has marked Ex.P.2-Wound Certificate. The Doctor has assessed the extent of disablement as 35% and issued Ex.P.5-Disability Certificate. For medical expenses incurred, the respondent has produced Ex.P.4 Medical Bills. Perusal of the award does not disclose any manifest illegality, in arriving at the quantum of compensation of Rs.1,80,000/-with interest, @ 9% per annum, awarded to the respondent. The quantum of compensation awarded to the respondent/claimant, cannot be said to be grossly excessive, warranting interference. The Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Consequent to the dismissal of the appeal, the appellant-Insurance Company is directed to deposit the award amount, with proportionate accrued interest and costs, less the statutory deposit, to the credit of M.C.O.P.No.531 of 1997 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Additional District Judge), Dharmapuri, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not deposited earlier. On such deposit, the respondent/claimant is permitted to withdraw the entire amount by making necessary application.