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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
S.MANU, J
DOMINIC – Appellant
Versus
NISHA W/O. RADHEESH – Respondent
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| 1. the case involves a compensation claim for a work-related death. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. the commissioner’s finding on liability and associated compensation is contested. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. arguments on the applicability of section 14a concerning asset liability are presented. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. the court reiterates that all employer assets are liable for compensation. (Para 8) |
JUDGMENT
Appellant is the 2nd opposite party in E.C.C No.255 of 2014 of the Employees Compensation Commissioner, Idukki. Respondents 1 to 4 were the applicants. The applicants are the legal heirs of late Mr. Ratheesh who was employed on 01.10.2012 by the 5th respondent for maintenance works in a building owned by the 5th respondent. The concrete beam and slab fell on Mr. Ratheesh while he was undertaking the work. He got seriously injured and died as a result of the accident. Therefore, claiming compensation under the Employees Compensation Act , the application was filed by the respondents 1 to 4.
2. The 5th respondent, who was the 1st opposite party before the Commissioner, filed a written statement and denied the case of the applicants. It was stated by the 5th respondent that the building and property
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