Allowed appeal and set aside Claims Tribunal award. Remanded case for fresh inquiry. Directed release of deposited amount with interest to minor minors via Fixed Deposits pending inquiry outcome.
Impugned award set aside; case remanded for fresh inquiry; deposited Rs.3,75,000+ interest released to respondents via FDRs.
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NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD ..... Appellant Through: Mr. Pankaj Seth, Adv. versus
GAYATRI & ORS ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Tiwari, Adv. for R- 1 and R-2
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA
JUDGMENT (ORAL)
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MAC.APP 470/2016
The Claims Tribunal shall direct the State Bank of India, Saket Court Complex Branch to release Rs.50,000/- to respondent no.1 and Rs.25,000/- to respondent no.2. The balance amount be kept in 5 FDRs of equal amount for the periods 6 months, 1 year, 1½ years, 2 years and 2½ years in the name of respondent no.1
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J.R. MIDHA, J.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
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MAC.APP 470/2016
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the impugned award of the Claims Tribunal should be set aside and remanded for fresh inquiry due to lack of inquiry.
Whether the deposit amount should be released to the respondents subject to the outcome of the inquiry.
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