Smt. Bitto Devi v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Revenue Lko. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition challenged the Employees Compensation Commissioner's award granted to the petitioner for her son's death. The Court found the settlement agreement paying off the compensation was illegal under Section 17 of the Employees Compensation Act. Consequently, the Court quashed the agreement, directed authorities to recover the balance compensation, and facilitated mutation of the land
What did the court decide?
Agreement dated 08.01.2024 declared null and void; authorities directed to recover balance compensation after deducting Rs.1,80,000/- paid and land value; mutation of 95 sq. meters land directed.