Permod Kohli, J.

1. Though the case was listed for consideration of the application for vacation of stay, however, keeping in view the nature of the controversy, this matter has been heard for final disposal with the concurrence of counsel for the parties.

2. Insurance company, appellant herein, has challenged award dated 28.2.1997 passed by the Commissioner under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923, Hisar (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner) awarding the compensation to the tune of Rs. 4,72,944, interest to the tune of Rs. 2,01,001 and the expenses to the tune of Rs. 2,000, total Rs. 6,75,945. The award further directs the insurance company to deposit the amount within 30 days from the date of order, failing which the whole amount will be recovered along with 15 per cent per annum interest from the date of order up to the date of payment.

3. Though the insurance company has challenged the award as a whole, however, during the course of arguments and keeping in view the findings recorded by the Commissioner, on the basis of the facts, learned counsel appearing for the insurance company has ultimately confined his arguments to the question of payment of interest. It