LEBU MAHATO Vs. BALA KANT MISHRA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard the parties.

(2.) This appeal has been preferred against the judgment and award dated 18.02.2015, passed by learned Labour Court, Dhanbad in W.C. Case No. 119 of 2011.

(3.) The case of the applicant before the Court below was that the Applicant/ Appellant, Lebu Mahato was a contract worker engaged by the Contractor, Balakant Mishra (opposite party No. 1/ respondent No. 1). He was working at Munidih Project, one of the Coal Unit of M/s. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (for short "M/s. BCCL"), opposite party No. 2/ respondent No. 2. On 14.09.1992, the applicant was on duty and working under the Mine when he met with an accident, due to which personal injuries were caused to him resulting in amputation of his right leg. At the time of accident, he was aged about 22 years and was earning a monthly salary of Rs.8000/-. After such incident, the applicant filed W.C. Case No. 119 of 2011 before the learned Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Dhanbad for payment of compensation. On receipt of notice, opposite parties appeared before the Court and filed their respective written statements. Thereafter, evidences were led and the parties were heard.