LAWS(P&H)-2014-3-283

BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. HALTA

Decided On March 07, 2014
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Appellant
V/S
Halta Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) These two appeals are taken for disposal as both the appeals arise out of the common award dated 10.01.2011 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar. One has been filed by the Insurance Company seeking recovery rights, the second appeal is by the claimant seeking enhancement of compensation.

(2.) In view of the above, the appeal of the insurance company is allowed. The amount already paid can be recovered by them by filing an execution petition. The owner and the driver of the vehicle would be liable to pay the enhanced amount of Rs. 15,000/- to the appellant- Halta @ Hemlata in F.A.O. No. 3508 of 2011.