Disposed

Siddamma v. the Divisional Controller

Karnataka HC8 Feb 2024MFA/960/2023

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What is this about?

Claimants appealed for enhancement of motor-accident compensation against KSRTC. Before Lok Adalat, the parties settled amicably by joint memo; additional lump-sum compensation of Rs. 3,00,000 was agreed and the appeal was disposed of in terms of the joint memo.

What did the court decide?

Additional compensation of Rs. 3,00,000 payable by respondent-Corporation over Tribunal award, appeal disposed per joint memo.

Siddamma Vs the Divisional Controller — Motor Accident Claims | 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. 960/2023 (MV) (Lok Adalat No. 713/2024)

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BETWEEN:

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Siddamma W/o Shivabasavanayaka, Aged about 68 years.

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Madamma, W/o Late Siddanayaka, Aged about 66 years.

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Dundanayaka S/o Late Siddanayaka, Aged about 64 years.

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Mahadevanayaka S/o Late Siddanayaka, Aged about 62 years.

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All are R/at Nayakara Street, Palya Village, Kollegala Tq., Chamarajanagara Dist.-571 441.

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...APPELLANTS

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(By Sri. M.Y. Sreenivasan, Advocate)

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AND:

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The Divisional Controller, K.S.R.T.C., K.H. Double Road, Shanthinagara, Bengaluru – 560 027. …RESPONDENT

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(By Sri. G. Lakshmeesha Rao, Advocate)

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MFA FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 31.10.2022 PASSED IN MVC NO. 44/2020 ON THE FILE OF THE SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND ADDL. MACT, KOLLEGALA, 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 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 -

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Corporation has agreed to pay a lump-sum of Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs only) in addition to what has been awarded by the 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 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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Rbv

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