Varkey Mathen v. Siju M.A.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal enhanced dependency compensation from Rs.1,82,000 to Rs.2,34,000 by estimating the deceased's net monthly income at Rs.1,500, rejecting the insurer's contention that the figure was too low.
What did the court decide?
Compensation for dependency enhanced to Rs.2,34,000; additional amount to be paid with 7.5% p.a. interest.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE C.N.RAMACHANDRAN NAIR & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.K.MOHANAN THURSDAY, THE 21ST AUGUST 2008 / 30TH SRAVANA 1930
MACA.No. 11 of 2005()
--------------------OPMV.1925/2000 of MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL, KOTTAYAM
APPELLANT(S): APPELLANT/PETITIONERS:
- VARKEY MATHEN, PEEDIKAPARAMBIL AMAYANNOOR P.O., KOTTAYAM.
- MARIAMMA MATHEN, PEEDIKAPARAMBIL, AMAYANNOOR P.O., KOTTAYAM.
BY ADV. SRI.MATHEW JOHN (K) SRI.SUJESH MENON V.B.
RESPONDENT(S):
- SIJU. M.A., MAMPALLIL HOUSE, KONGANDOOR P.O., AYARKUNNAM VILLAGE, KOTTAYAM.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation for dependency should be enhanced based on the deceased's estimated net monthly income.
Whether the Tribunal should direct immediate release of the full compensation amount upon deposit by the insurance company.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Varkey Mathen, Mariamma Mathen
- respondent
SIJU. M.A.
- respondent
P.J. KURIAKOSE
- respondent
Oriental Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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