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Case brief
What is this about?
This appeal against a workmen compensation award was disposed of without serving notice, given the 14-year delay. The court found no infirmity in the Deputy Commissioner's award and dismissed the appeal, directing deposit of the awarded sum with interest.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was dismissed without costs; the insurer was directed to deposit the awarded amount with interest at 12% per annum.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATE : 08.12.2016
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE
C.M.A.No.2118 of 2002
M/s.United India Insurance Company Ltd.,
Branch – II, Salem-1.
Vs.
- P.Mathaiyan
- S.Kalaimani. ... Respondents
Prayer : Civil Miscellaneous Appeal preferred under Section 30 of the Workmen Compensation Act, against the order made in W.C.No.350/2000 dated 15.04.2002 on the file of the Commissioner for Workmen Compensation (Deputy Commissioner for Labour), Salem.
For Appellant : Ms.N.Mala
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the challenge to the quantum of workmen compensation awarded is sustainable on the grounds that the injury was not a scheduled injury.
Whether service of notice on respondents is necessary when the case is pending for 14 years.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
M/s. United India Insurance Company Ltd.
- respondent
P. Mathaiyan
- respondent
S. Kalaimani
Coram
Case details
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