Advocates Appeared:
ARUN SHARMA, M.M.Kaushik, R.P.Gupta, S.S.Bansal

It is not necessarily mandatory for the owner to deposit a sum of Rs. 25,000/- to avail the remedy of appeal in a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal if the insurance company has already paid the awarded amount to the claimant. The requirement of depositing a specific amount for filing an appeal typically depends on the provisions of the relevant statutory rules and the nature of the appeal.

In general, the deposit is often mandated as a condition for maintaining the appeal, especially when the appeal is filed by the owner or other interested parties. However, if the insurance company has already paid the awarded amount to the claimant, and the appeal is filed by the owner challenging the award or seeking enhancement, the specific deposit amount and requirements may vary based on the rules governing the tribunal and the circumstances of the case.

It is important to verify the applicable statutory provisions and tribunal rules, as they specify whether such a deposit is mandatory in the particular context. If the rules do not explicitly require a deposit when the insurance company has already paid the award, the owner may not be obliged to deposit Rs. 25,000/- to pursue the appeal.

Consulting with a legal professional or reviewing the relevant tribunal rules will provide clarity on the specific requirements in this situation.