Joginder Pal & ORS v. Chuhar Singh & ORS

2023:PHHC:076622 FAO No.8596 of 2015 BEFORE THE NATIONAL LOK ADALAT (553) FAO No.8596 of 2015 Date of decision:13.05.2023

Present:

Ms. Seema Pasricha, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr.Sahil Abi, Advocate for the respondent No. 3/Insurance Co. Ltd **** 1.

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.6,00,000/- ( Rupees Six Lakh 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. As per the statement of learned counsel for the appellants, the enhanced amount be paid to appellant No. 1-Joginder Pal.

2.

Accordingly, we dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque/ draft for Rs.6,00,000/- in the name of appellant No.1-Joginer Pal with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within four weeks from the receipt of the copy of this order, failing which, interest @ 9 % per annum shall follow on this amount till payment for the date of this order. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt after receiving the cheque/ draft to learned counsel/representative of the respondent-Insurance Company. The appellant(s)'counsel/appellant(s) may collect the cheque/ draft from the Manju 2023.05.26 17:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

2023:PHHC:076622 FAO No.8596 of 2015 office of the Lok Adalat. The office shall retain the photocopy of the cheque/draft bearing signatures of the leaned counsel for appellants as a receipt on record.

3.

Appeal stands disposed of.

4.

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

(ALOK JAIN) PRESIDENT (GAURAV CHOPRA) MEMBER May 13, 2023 manju Manju 2023.05.26 17:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document