Mamta Rani & ORS v. Ashok Lalan & ORS

DAILY LOK ADALAT BENCH NO.3 FAO-756-2015 MAMTA RANI & ORS. V/S ASHOK LALAN & ORS.

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Present:

Mr. Jaideep Verma, Advocate For the appellants.

Ms. Vandana Malhotra, Advocate For the Ins. Co.

* * * * The matter has again been discussed with the learned counsel for the parties, in detail and they have arrived at a settlement.

As agreed, as per statements of learned counsel for the appellants as well as counsel for the Insurance Company, separately recorded, a sum of Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lac Only) over and above the amount already awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellants in full and final settlement of the claim. As per the statement of learned counsel for the appellants, the enhanced amount be paid to appellant No. 1 on behalf of all the claimants. Accordingly, we dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit cheque for Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lac Only) favouring appellant No.1 with the Office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court on or before 24.01.2017. Failing compliance of the order, interest @ 9% per annum shall follow on this amount till payment from the date of this order. The appellants' counsel may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat after retaining the photocopy of the cheque/draft bearing signatures of the Counsel.

Appeal stands disposed of.

Copy of this order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be consigned to record. (G.C. GARG) PRESIDENT (N.K. KAPOOR) MEMBER December 20, 2016 Naina Rajput NAINA KATHIAT 2016.12.24 10:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document