Ashok Bhan, President—National Insurance Company Ltd., Petitioner herein which was the opposite party before the District Forum, has filed this Revision Petition against the order dated 15.5.2006 passed by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajasthan (in short, ‘the State Commission’) in appeal No 1960/97 whereby the State Commission upholding the order of the District Forum, has directed the Petitioner to pay a sum of

Rs. 75,468.10 alongwith interest @ 12% p.a. from 2.12.1996 till realization to the Respondent towards loss of goods, Rs.2,210 towards survey charges and Rs. 300 towards the litigation expenses within the period of 30 days.

Facts:

Respondent, Mehboob Khan had taken a Carrier’s Legal Liability Policy for the vehicle being tanker No.RJ-19G-4800 for the period 28.9.1995 to 27.9.1996 for a sum of Rs. 2,00,000. Under the said policy of insurance, subject to the terms, exclusions, exceptions and condition of the policy of insurance, the company agree to indemnify the insured against legal liability for actual loss or damages to the goods in vehicle No.RJ-19 G-4800 caused by fire or accident while being transported in the said vehicle. The said vehicle whil