(1.) Heard Mr. G. Uddin, learned counsel representing the appellant as well as Mr. B. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, N.F. Railways appearing for the respondents/Union of India.
(2.) This is an appeal under Sec. 23 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 against the judgment and order dtd. 3/1/2019 passed in O.A. No.OA-IIu-85/2015 (Old), OA-IIu/Ghy/85/2015 (New) whereby the claim application was dismissed.
(3.) On 30/10/2014, late Mujakkir Hussain Laskar was travelling in a train to Mumbai. At a place under the jurisdiction of Navi Mumbai Railway Police Station, he fell down from the train and died because of the injuries sustained. A season railway journey ticket bearing No.62971241/62971242, valid from 25/10/2014 to 24/11/2014 was recovered from his possession.