LAWS(KAR)-2010-9-7

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD Vs. SHOWKATH

Decided On September 09, 2010
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. Appellant
V/S
SHOWKATH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Though matter is listed for Admission, by consent of learned Advocates, appeal is taken up for final disposal, since it is of the year 2003 and records having been secured.

(2.) The insurer is in appeal questioning the correctness and legality of the order and award passed by the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation, Shimoga in WCA 8/2000 dated 8.9.2003 whereunder claim petition came to be allowed in part and a compensation of Rs. 74,792/- with interest 12% P.A. has been awarded is in question.

(3.) Facts leading to filing of this appeal are as under. The parties are referred to as per their ranks before the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation.