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V. SUJATHA
Project Director, Pragathibhavan – Appellant
Versus
Sree Rama Sundaramma W/o Obulesu – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
V. SUJATHA, J.
1. The present Civil Miscellaneous Appeal arises out an order dated 21.04.2005 passed in W.C. No. 128 of 2004 by the Commissioner for Wokmen’s Compensation and the Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Kadapa, awarding compensation of Rs.4,40,875/- and directing the opposite parties I to IV to deposit the said amount along with interest at 12% p.a. from the date of accident till realization by way of demand draft in favour of the Commissioner for Wokrmen’s Compensation and the Deputy Commissioner of Labour, Kurnool drawn on State Bank of India, Kurnool, within thirty days from the date of receipt of the order, failing which, they have to pay penalty under Section 4(A) (3) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923.
2. The brief facts of the case are that the applicants being mother and brother of the deceased workman Sree Rama Chinna Obulesu, have filed a claim application seeking compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- on account of death of one Sree Rama Chinna Obulesu, who was a painter working under the employment of Opposite Party-I, who was a contractor for white-washing activity to the Opposite Party-IV for the building of Assistant Social Welfare Office in Pragathi Bhava
The main legal point established in the judgment is the application of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 and the determination of liability for compensation in cases of work-related deaths.
The entitlement of claimants to receive interest on the compensation amount from the date of the accident and the application of established principles relating to the payment of interest on money cl....
The main legal point established is the determination of liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Act based on the employment relationship and compliance with policy terms by the insurance company.
The requirement for evidence of stress or strain causing death to grant compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the interpretation and application of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 in determining the coverage and liability for compensation in a work-....
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