In an employee's compensation appeal, the High Court reduced the awarded compensation of Rs. 11.77 lakhs to Rs. 3.3 lakhs with proportionate interest, which the parties accepted.
Campensation reduced to Rs. 3,30,000 with proportionate interest to claimant; balance refunded to insurer.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
FAO No.25 of 2022
The Divisional Manager, M/s.New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
…. Appellant Mr.S.Roy, Advocate
-versus-
Amar Roul and another …. Respondents Mr.P.K.Mishra, Advocate for Respondent No.1
CORAM:
JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
30.3.2022
Order No.
Page 1 of 2
Insurer leaves it to the discretion of the Court. Accordingly, the amount is reduced to said extent.
shall be refunded to the Insurer-Appellant.
C.R.Biswal
Page 2 of 2
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the compensation award of Rs. 11.77 lakhs granted by the Commissioner should be reduced to Rs. 3.3 lakhs.
The Divisional Manager, M/s. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Amar Roul
B. P. ROUTRAY
As recorded by the court registry
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