The Apsrtc, Rep by Its M.D., Vijayawada v. Urjaa Appa Rao, Srikakulam Dist & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
MACM.A. 605 of 2017, High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, order dated 20.06.2025 by AHHS, J. APSRTC appeal against MACT decree and order dated 27.09.2016 awarding Rs.9,00,000/- with interest @9% p.a.; 30-day delay in filing appeal condoned (I.A.No.01 of 2017, MACMAMP 1357/2017); appeal partly allowed with compensation modified to Rs.7,18,800/- with interest @7.5% p.a. from date of petition till realization; one-time withdrawal of deposited compensation permitted; balance payable within two months; no costs; reasons in separate judgment. Motor accident claims; compensation reduction; interest reduction.
What did the court decide?
Compensation modified to Rs.7,18,800/- with interest @7.5% p.a. from the date of petition till realization; claimant/petitioner entitled to withdraw the compensation amount on deposit once; time for deposit of the balance compensation amount is two (02) months; no costs.