The Managing Director v. Gunasundari
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat consent settlement enhancing motor accident compensation: C.M.A.No.1038 of 2025, TNSTC (Villupuram Division) Ltd., Vellore v. Gunasundari, Jayashree, Manojkumar (S.Suresh given up) - parties settled for additional Rs.29,25,000/- without interest, in full quit, over and above the MCOP.No.93 of 2023 Tribunal award (MACT SubCourt Ambur, 21.06.2024) of Rs.26,00,120/- with 7.5% interest and costs; deposit within 8 weeks after deducting Rs.25,000/- already deposited; withdrawal via RTGS/NEFT without formal petitions; appeal disposed, connected MPs closed; court fee refund under Section 69-A TN Court-Fees and Suits Valuation Act 1955 / Court Fees Act 1870 per Sec.21(1) r/w 25 LSA Act 1987; National Lok Adalat 14.06.2025; Justice M.Jothiraman presiding.
What did the court decide?
Consensual settlement award: additional consolidated sum of Rs.29,25,000/- (without interest, in full quit) payable over and above the Tribunal award of Rs.26,00,120/-; appellant to deposit the balance within eight weeks after deducting Rs.25,000/- already deposited; respondents entitled to withdraw via RTGS/NEFT without formal petitions; appeal disposed of accordingly, connected miscellaneous petitions closed, and court fee refund due to appellant.