Lokesh Kumar v. Union Of India

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.553 of 2018 (O&M) Date of decision : 19.09.2025 Lokesh Kumar ....Appellant

Versus

Union of India .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN Present :

Mr. Rose Gupta, Advocate for Mr. Prateek Garg, Advocate for the appellant.

Mr. Brijesh Singh Kanwar, Sr. Panel Counsel, UOI. PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL) CM No.1686-CII-2018 This is an application filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act seeking condonation of delay of 103 days in filing the instant appeal. For the reasons recorded in the application, this Court is satisfied that the applicant/appellant has made out a sufficient cause for condonation of delay.

Consequently, the present application is allowed. The delay of 103 days in filing the instant appeal is hereby condoned. FAO No.553 of 2018 Counsel for the appellant is not in position to dispute that the claim petition having been allowed, maximum amount has been granted by DEEPAK KUMAR 2025.09.19 14:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

FAO No.553 of 2018 (O&M) -2the Tribunal and there is no further scope for enhancement in view of the fact that the compensation payable under the Railways Act, 1989 read with Railway Accidents and Untoward Incidents (Compensation) Rules, 1990, has to follow a structured formula as provided under the Schedule. 2.

In view thereof, finding no merit in the present appeal, the same is ordered to be dismissed.

September 19, 2025 (Pankaj Jain) Dpr Judge Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR 2025.09.19 14:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document