High Court of Punjab and HaryanaFAO/5598/2012disposed of

Monika Alias Mona And Another v. Iqbal Singh And Others

2023-05-13Mrs. Justice Alka Sarin2 pages

National Lok Adalat Bench No.01 2023:PHHC:069354 FAO-5598-2012 (O&M) MONIKA ALIAS MONA & ANR VS IQBAL SINGH & ORS

Present:

Mr. Deepak Jain, Advocate for the appellants. Mr. Paul S. Saini, Advocate and Mr. Diwan S. Adlakha, Advocate for respondent No.3. **** As agreed, as per statements of learned counsel for the appellants, learned counsel and representative of the respondent-Insurance Company (separately recorded), a sum of Rs.2,85,000/- (rupees two lacs eighty five thousand only) over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellants in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal.

Accordingly, we dispose off this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a sum of Rs.2,85,000/- (rupees two lacs eighty five thousand only) by way of RTGS in the bank accounts of the appellants. The details of the savings bank account shall be provided by learned counsel for the appellants to learned counsel for the Insurance Company within seven days from today, failing which a crossed-cheque for the said amount in the name of the appellants be deposited with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within a period of four weeks from today, failing which, interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on this amount till payment from the date of this order. The enhanced amount of compensation shall also be disbursed amongst the legal representatives of the deceased in the same proportion as directed by the Tribunal. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt to learned YOGESH SHARMA 2023.05.15 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this judgment/order.

Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

National Lok Adalat Bench No.01 2023:PHHC:069354 FAO-5598-2012 (O&M) -2counsel/representative of the respondent-Insurance Company after receiving the cheque. The appellant's counsel/appellants may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat.

Copy of the order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the Hon'ble High Court.

( ALKA SARIN ) PRESIDENT ( BALJIT KAUR MANN ) MEMBER 13.05.2023 Yogesh Sharma YOGESH SHARMA 2023.05.15 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this judgment/order.

Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh