Disposed

Smt Narasamma v. Ramachandraiah

Karnataka HC9 Sept 2023MFA/5155/2023

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What is this about?

The National Lok Adalat in Karnataka conciliated an appeal for enhancement of motor accident compensation. The parties settled on an additional lump sum of Rs. 30,000, to be paid with interest if delayed. The appeal was disposed of, and the tribunal award was modified accordingly.

What did the court decide?

Additional compensation of Rs. 30,000 agreed plus 9% interest on default; Tribunal award modified.

Smt Narasamma Vs Ramachandraiah — Motor Accident Claims | Karnataka HC (2023)

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HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, BENGALURU BEFORE THE NATIONAL LOK ADALAT

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 09^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023

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CONCILIATORS PRESENT:

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE UMESH M ADIGA &

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SRI. H. PAVANA CHANDRA SHETTY, MEMBER

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M.F.A.No. 5155/2023 (MV) (Lok Adalat No. 2539/2023)

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BETWEEN

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SMT. NARASAMMA, W/O. LATE RANGANATHAPPA, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, R/AT. SIDDAPURA VILLAGE, KASABA HOBLI, MADHUGIRI TALUK, TUMAKURU DISTRICT.

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...APPELLANT

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(BY SRI. SATHISHA T., ADVOCATE)

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AND

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RAMACHANDRAIAH, S/O. RANGAPPA, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, R/AT. K. HARIVESANDRA, HINDISKERE, KADABA HOBLI, GUBBI TALUK, TUMAKURU DISTRICT- 572 216.

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THE MANAGER, SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., S.V. ARCADE, NO.3/5, 3RD FLOOR, BILEKALLAHALLI ROAD, BANNERAGHATTA ROAD, BENGALURU,

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NOW REPRESENTED BY: THE MANAGER, SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., NO-8/5, 2ND FLOOR, MUNISHRI CHAMBER, INFANTRY ROAD, BANGALORE-560027.

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…RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. B. PRADEEP, ADVOCATE FOR R-2)

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THIS MFA IS FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 20.04.2023 PASSED IN MVC NO.340/2022 ON THE FILE OF THE PRINCIPAL SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, MACT, MADHUGIRI PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION.

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THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE NATIONAL 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 - Claimant is present through video conferencing/physical hearing. The learned Counsel appearing

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for the Respondent – Insurance Company along with its representative are present.

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After prolonged negotiations, the matter is settled. A joint memo signed by the learned advocate appearing for the appellant/claimant (being authorized by the appellant/claimant to sign) and the learned advocate appearing for the respondent-Insurance Company and its authorized officer is filed. The appellant-claimant has agreed to receive and the respondent - Insurance Company has agreed to pay a lump-sum of Rs.30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only), in addition to what has been awarded by the Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim.

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The 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% 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

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accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly.

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Sd/JUDGE

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Sd/MEMBER

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ABK

Smt Narasamma v. Ramachandraiah

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