Dismissed

Smt Sakamma v. Chikkarudregowda

Karnataka HC10 Nov 2023MFA/5479/2021

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What is this about?

A Lok Adalat disposed of a miscellaneous first appeal filed to enhance motor accident compensation. After negotiations, the claimant and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) settled, agreeing to pay an additional Rs.1,10,000. The appeal was dismissed as settled, and the Tribunal award was modified.

What did the court decide?

The respondent-KSRTC agreed to pay an additional Rs.1,10,000 as enhanced compensation in full and final settlement; the Tribunal award is modified to reflect this; the appeal is disposed of.

Smt Sakamma Vs Chikkarudregowda — Motor Accident Claims | Karnataka HC (2023)

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HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, BENGALURU BEFORE THE LOK ADALAT

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 10^TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023

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CONCILIATORS PRESENT:

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE T.G.SHIVASHANKARE GOWDA

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SMT. K.T. PREMALATHA, MEMBER

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M.F.A.No. 5479/2021 (MV) (Lok Adalat No. 2180/2023)

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BETWEEN:

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Smt. Sakamma W/o Late Angadi Ramanna, Aged about 53 years, R/at Mellanahalli Village, Varuna Hobli, Mysore Taluk – 570 010. ...APPELLANT

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(BY SRI. MANJUNATH N.D., ADVOCATE)

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AND

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Sri. Chikkarudregowda, S/o Sri. Chikkegowda, Aged about 52 years, R/at Doddayaraganalu Village, Yaraganalu Post, Arasikere Taluk, Hassan District – 573 201.

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Divisional Controller, Karnataka State Road

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Transport Corporation (K.S.R.T.C.), Mysuru Urban Division, Bannimantap, Mysuru-570 015. …RESPONDENTS

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(BY SMT. H.R. RENUKA, ADVOCATE FOR R-2, NOTICE TO R-1 – D/W V.C.O. DATED 23.05.2022)

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MFA FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 27.01.2021 PASSED IN MVC NO.541/2018 ON THE FILE OF THE PRINCIPAL JUDGE, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES AS A PRESIDING OFFICER, MACT, MYSURU, PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION.

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THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE 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.

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The learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent – KSRTC 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-KSRTC and its authorized officer is filed. The appellant-claimant

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has agreed to receive and the respondent-KSRTC has agreed to pay a lump-sum

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of Rs.1,10,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Ten Thousand only), in addition to what has

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been awarded by the Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim.

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The Respondent - KSRTC has agreed to deposit the said amount before

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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 accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly.

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Sd/MEMBER

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Rbv*

Smt Sakamma v. Chikkarudregowda

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