The Maangement v. Rani
Case brief
What is this about?
Management appeal against compensation awarded to the dependants of a tea estate worker who died while plucking leaves. The court held the death occurred during the course of employment, upheld the Commissioner's award of Rs.1,01,870, and dismissed the appeal.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.162 of 2009
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 13/11/2024
C O R A M
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
C.M.A.No.162 of 2009
The Management Pannimade Estate Tata Tea Limited Pannimade Post Valparai Taluk Coimbatore District. ... Appellant Vs 1. Rani 2. Nagakani ... Respondents
PRAYER : Appeal filed under Section 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 against the order dated 27/4/2007 passed by the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation, Coimbatore in W.C.C.No.109 of 2024.
For appellant ... Ms.Benzi Rema For respondents ... Not ready in notice
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a tea plucker who died after falling with leaf bundles during work was entitled to compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Whether the death arose out of and in the course of employment or was a natural death.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The Management Pannimade Estate Tata Tea Limited, Pannimade Post, Valparai Taluk, Coimbatore District
- respondent
Rani
- respondent
Nagakani
Coram
Case details
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