SURESH KUMAR Vs. MANGILAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE matter has come up for orders on the application of appellant for modification of the interim order dated 20. 7. 2004 vide which while issuing notices of the stay application to the respondents, the execution of the award in so far as it related to the recovery of the amount of penalty was stayed in the meanwhile. It is now prayed that the recovery of interest on the award amount which has been demanded vide notice dated 17. 12. 2005 from the date of accident till the insurance company was informed may also be stated.

(2.) RESPONDENT No. 1, the claimant, has neither put in appearance himself nor any counsel has filed power on his behalf to contest the aforesaid application. However, the insurance company has contested the application through its counsel though no written reply to the instant application and to the original stay application has been filed.