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K. J. THAKER
Ombiri – Appellant
Versus
Shankar Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard Sri Nigamendra Shukla, learned counsel for the appellants and Sri Aditya Singh Parihar, learned counsel for respondent-Insurance Company.
2. By way of this appeal, the claimants have challenged the judgment and award dated 15.05.2009 passed by Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, Meerut in Case No. W.C.A. 45 of 2007 wherein the learned Commissioner has awarded Rs.2,96,520/- as compensation. However, the Commissioner has awarded 10% conditional interest namely if the awarded amount is not deposited within thirty days, then only the amount would carry interest at the rate of 12% from the date of filing of the claim petition till the amount is deposited.
3. The appellants have challenged the award on the following substantial question of law :
The court held that the liability for interest on compensation lies with the Insurance Company, affirming a statutory interest rate of 12% under the Workmen's Compensation Act if not paid within a mo....
The insurance company is not liable for interest payments under the Workmen's Compensation Act; liability rests with the employer to pay compensation and associated interest.
Claimants entitled to interest at 12% from the date of the accident under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, ensuring fairness and adherence to beneficial legislation.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the liability of the Insurance Company to pay interest imposed upon the insured employer by the Workmen's Commissioner under Sec. 4A(3) of the Empl....
Employers are liable to pay statutory interest on compensation from the date of the accident if payment is delayed, and Disability Certificates from Medical Boards take precedence over private assess....
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