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Puttu Mugera v. the Branch Manager

Karnataka HC19 Sept 2020MFA/10400/2018

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What is this about?

This judgment refers to a Lok Adalat order in an insurance dispute. After prolonged negotiations and a joint memo, the insurer agreed to pay Rs. 90,000 as lump sum enhancement over the Tribunal award within six weeks, failing which interest at 9% p.a. would apply. The miscellaneous first appeal stands disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Enhanced compensation of Rs. 90,000 agreed for deposit within six weeks with 9% p.a. deferred interest.

Puttu Mugera Vs the Branch Manager — Insurance | Karnataka HC (2020)

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HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, BENGALURU BEFORE THE E-LOK ADALAT

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020

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CONCILIATORS PRESENT:

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE G. NARENDAR

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Dr. S.V. GIRIKUMAR, MEMBER

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M.F.A.No.10400/2018 (MV) (Lok Adalat No.933/2020)

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Between:

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Puttu Mugera Now Aged 63 years, S/o. Koggu Mugera, R/o Amai Paladka House, Ubaradka Mithur Village, Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District – 574 239.

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... Appellant

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(By Sri. Vishwanatha Poojary K., Advocate)

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And:

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The Branch Manager,

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The National Insurance Co. Ltd.,

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1^st Floor, Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala

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Building, Puttur Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District-574 201.

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Krishna Kumar,

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S/o Shankara Patali, Now aged 43 years, R/o Bettampady Sriram Nagara, Sullia Kasaba Village, Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District– 574 239.

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Smt. Susheela,

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Aged major, W/o Bhaskara, R/o Balethotha Thaloor House, Nellurkemraje Post, Devachalla Village Sullia Taluk; Dakshina Kannada District– 574 239.

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... Respondents

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(By Sri Janardhan Reddy , Advocate for R1)

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MFA FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 09.02.2018, PASSED IN MVC NO.979/2015, ON THE FILE OF THE SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE & JMFC., AND MACT, SULLIA, D.K., PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION.

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THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE E-LOK ADALAT, THE FOLLOWING CONCILIATION ORDER IS PASSED.

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CONCILIATION ORDER

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The learned counsel appearing for the appellant is present through video conferencing. The learned counsel appearing for the first respondent (insurer) is present.

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After prolonged negotiations, the matter is settled. A joint memo signed by the learned advocate appearing for the appellant (being authorized by the appellant to sign) and the learned advocate appearing for the first respondentinsurance company and its authorized officer is filed. The appellant-claimant has agreed to receive and the first respondent-insurance company has agreed to

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pay a lump-sum of Rs.90,000/- (Rupees Ninety Thousand only), in addition to

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what has been awarded by the Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim subject to approval.

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The first Respondent - Insurance Company has agreed to deposit the said amount before the Tribunal within six weeks from the date of preparation of award, failing which the said amount shall carry interest at the rate of 9%

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P.A. from the date of default, till the date of deposit.

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The entire enhanced compensation amount shall be released in favour of the appellant – claimant, on proper identification.

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This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms of the Joint

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memo. The Judgment and Award of the Tribunal shall stand modified accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly.

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Sd/JUDGE

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Sd/MEMBER

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ssb

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