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Smt. Saroja v. the Divisional Controller

Karnataka HC8 Feb 2024MFA/1299/2023

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What is this about?

In a Lok Adalat in the High Court of Karnataka, a miscellaneous first appeal was settled amicably. The respondent agreed to pay an enhanced compensation of Rs. 4,44,000/- plus interest, discharging the claim in full and final settlement.

What did the court decide?

The joint memo accepting a lump-sum payment of Rs. 4,44,000/- plus 9% interest on default was accepted; the Tribunal's award was modified accordingly.

Smt. Saroja Vs the Divisional Controller — Civil Procedure and Limitation | Karnataka HC (2024)

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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 08^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024

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CONCILIATORS PRESENT:

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP SINGH YERUR

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SMT. KAVERI, MEMBER

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M.F.A.No. 1299/2023 (MV) (Lok Adalat No. 725/2024)

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BETWEEN:

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Smt. Saroja W/o Krishnegowda, Aged about 47 years.

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Krishnegowda, S/o Late Rajegowda, Aged about 52 years.

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Vimalakshi D/o Krishnegowda, Aged about 23 years.

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All are R/at Joditattekere Village, Kasaba Hobli, Hassan Taluk-573 201. ...APPELLANTS

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(By Sri. H.T. Jagadeesh, Advocate)

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AND:

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The Divisional Controller, K.S.R.T.C.,

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Hassan Division, Hassan – 573 201. …RESPONDENT

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(By Sri. K. Nagaraja, Advocate)

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MFA FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 11.10.2022 PASSED IN MVC NO. 1237/2020 ON THE FILE OF THE ADDL. SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND ADDL. MACT, HASSAN, 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 Appellants - Claimants is present.

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The learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent – K.S.R.T.C. along with its

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representative are present.

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After prolonged negotiations, the matter is settled amicably. A joint memo signed by the learned advocate appearing for the appellants/claimants (being authorized by the appellants/claimants to sign) and the learned advocate appearing for the respondent-Corporation and its authorized officer is filed. The appellants - claimants have agreed to receive and the respondent - Corporation has agreed to pay a lump-sum of Rs. 4,44,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Forty Four Thousand only) in addition to what has been awarded by the

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Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim. Hence, the Joint Memo is accepted.

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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 enhanced compensation amount shall be disbursed in accordance

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with the terms and conditions stipulated in the Judgment and Award passed by the Claims Tribunal.

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