(1.) Though this appeal is listed for admission, with the consent of learned counsel for the parties, it is taken up for final disposal.
(2.) This appeal is filed by the appellant/GPA holder of the claimant challenging the judgment and award dtd. 13/12/2011 passed in LAC No.148/2009 on the file of II Additional Senior Civil Judge, Bagalkot (for short, 'reference Court').
(3.) Heard Sri.M.M.Patil, learned counsel for the appellant and Sri.Shivaraj C.Bellakki, learned counsel for the respondent No.2.