(1.) The instant appeal has been preferred under Sec. 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (presently Employees Compensation Act, 1923) against a judgement dtd. 17/9/2007 passed by the learned Commissioner, Workmen's Compensation, Nagaon in NWC Case No. 115 of 2004. By the aforesaid judgement, the learned Commissioner has awarded a compensation of Rs.1,58,364.00 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Four) with 12% interest.
(2.) This Court while admitting the appeal vide order dtd. 7/1/2011 had framed the following substantial questions of law:-
(3.) I have heard Ms. M. Choudhury, learned counsel for the appellant. None has appeared for the opposite parties in spite of service. This Court had also passed an order dtd. 19/2/2020 regarding completion of service.