Sheela and Others v. Ravinder and Others
Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 – Section 4A – Interest and penalty
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by claimants against Commissioner, Sonipat order dated 13.09.2006 under Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923; grievance was denial of interest and penalty under Section 4A; Court held Commissioner erred in denying penalty; penalty of 50% of compensation amount Rs.2,54,160/- awarded, payable by employer i.e. respondents No.1 to 3; interest modified to 12% per annum, running from 30 days after date of accident till actual realization; appeal disposed of with these modifications.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of with modifications: claimants awarded penalty of 50% of the compensation amount of Rs.2,54,160/-, payable by the employer (respondents No.1 to 3), and interest modified to 12% per annum from 30 days after the date of accident till actual realization. ¶¶9