Kalika Prasad Singh and Anr. v. the State of Bihar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners sought compensation without formal award under the Railway Act, 1989. The court observed that an award exists and directed petitioners to respond to notices before payment. Representation rights must be decided prior to compensation disbursement.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners to respond to award notices; compensation payable within one month if acceptable after representation decision.