The Manager (Legal), Chola Ms G.I.Co. Ltd. v. Chaitanya Kisku
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; FAO No.108 of 2024; Justice B.P. Routray; decided 3.5.2024. Chola MS General Insurance (Insurer-Appellant, through G.P. Dutta) v. Chaitanya Kisku and another (claimant-Respondents, through D. Pattnaik). Quantum-reduction of employee-compensation award (E.C. Case No.05/2022/CUTT); compensation reduced from Rs.14,51,763/- to Rs.10,00,000/- consolidated with proportionate interest; refund of balance to insurer; penalty and penal interest waived; appeal disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Compensation under the impugned award reduced from Rs.14,51,763/- to Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten lakhs) consolidated, payable to the claimant with proportionate accrued interest within two months; balance amount with interest refunded to the Insurer-Appellant; penalty and penal interest directed by the Commissioner waived. ¶18