V. Rajeswari v. The Manager

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI V. Rajeswari D/o.Valayudham, Vembakkam Village, Cheyar Taluk and District, Now Residing at Sevilimedu Village, Kancheepuram Taluk and District.

..Appellant(s) Vs

1. The Manager, Chandra Sekarendra, Saraswathi Viswa Maha Vidyalaya Deemed University, Enathur Village and Post, Kancheepuram Taluk and District.

2. The Divisional Manager, New India Assurance Company Ltd.,Kancheepuram.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER IN CMA No. 2518 of 2025 Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Sec.173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to set aside the Judgement and Decree dated 12.10.2012 made in M.C.O.P.No.563 of 2009 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Sub Court) Kanchipuram.

For Appellant(s):

M/s. C. Prabakaran For Respondent(s):

M/s.R.Sree Vidhya for R2 __________Page 1 of 3

Judgment The captioned Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed to set aside the judgment and decree dated 12.10.2012 made in MCOP.No. 563 of 2009 on the file of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Sub-Court), Kanchipuram.

2. The learned counsel for appellant submitted that this court remanded back the connected claim petitions to the Tribunal and the same were settled before the Lok Adalat. Hence, this matter may also be remanded back to the Tribunal for amicable settlement. However, it is mentioned that the default period may also be taken note of.

3. In view of the above, this Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is remanded back to the Sub-Court, Kancheepuram to consider the claim of appellant and to decide the case in accordance with law. However, the learned counsel for 2nd respondent seeking to waive the interest for the delay period. In such circumstances, it is made clear the appellants are not entitled for interest for the default period. No costs.

20-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RPP To

1. The Divisional Manager, New India Assurance Company Ltd., Kancheepuram.

2. The Section Officer, VR Section, Madras High Court. __________Page 2 of 3

K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI J.

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