PREM CHAND Vs. WORKMEN COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER AGRA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner being aggrieved by an order dated 1.2.2001 passed by the Workmen Compensation Commissioner, by virtue of which the ex parte order dated 6th March. 1999, has been set aside, has approached this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

(2.) The main thrust of challenge to the impugned order is as follows :

(3.) The petitioner, who was working with M/s. Vijay Shri Chemicals (India) Limited, Kosi Kalan. Mathura, white on duty suffered acid burn injuries in which his right eye was seriously damaged, had claimed compensation under the provisions of Workmen's Compensation Act. An ex parte order was passed on 6.3.1999 awarding compensation to the amount of Rs. 88.401.60P along with 12% interest. In this proceeding admittedly the employer did not participate and they were absent. It appears that thereafter on 3rd May. 1999, a recovery certificate was sent by the Commissioner. Agra Region. Agra, to the Collector, Mathura for making recovery of the amount ordered to be paid to the petitioner.