Pawan Kumar v. Pardeep & ORS.

Bimonthly Lok Adalat FAO-3390-2013 PAWAN KUMAR VS PARDEEP & ORS.

Present:

Mr. Jai Bhagwan Sharma, Advocate for the appellant.

Mr. Sandeep Suri, Advocate for respondent No.3/National Insurance Company with Mr. Sunil Aggarwal, Manager, Mr. Gopal Krishan, Deputy Manager and Ms. Anamika Joshi, Assistant Manager.

Ms. Vandana Malhotra, Advocate and Mr. Rajnish Malhotra, Advocate.

*** The above appeal has been filed by appellant (claimant), seeking modification of the impugned award dated 01.03.2012 in MACT case No.70 of 2004 passed by Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Jind, as the compensation amount of Rs.1,50,000/- awarded to him by the Tribunal is on lower side, who have prayed for enhancement of the same.

This appeal is taken up in the Lok Adalat to explore the possibility of settlement between the contesting parties. During the proceedings, the parties have arrived at an agreement and as per statements of learned counsel for the appellant, learned counsel and representative of the respondent- Insurance Company (separately recorded), a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellant in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal. Accordingly, we dispose off this case with a direction to VANDANA YADAV 2022.04.25 16:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.

FAO-3390-2013 -2the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque for Rs.2,00,000/- in the name of appellant with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within 45 days, in compliance of this order, failing which, interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on this amount till payment from the date of this order. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt after receiving the cheque to learned counsel/representative of the respondent - Insurance Company.

The appellant(s)'

counsel/appellant(s) 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. (MANOJ BAJAJ) PRESIDENT (BALTEJ SINGH) MEMBER April 23, 2022 VY VANDANA YADAV 2022.04.25 16:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.