Authority: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
Order Date: 22-04-2025
Case Overview
- Parties: Manager, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd (Petitioner) vs. Meenakshi, Meenakshisundaram, Mariammal (Respondents).
- Case Numbers: CMP(MD) No. 6643 of 2025; related CMA(MD) SR.No.65567 of 2024; reference to M.C.O.P.No.114 of 2022.
- Nature of Proceeding: Motor accident claim dispute pending before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/Special District Court, Madurai.
- Background: The petitioner seeks enforcement of an award; the property of the respondents has been attached at the execution (EP) stage.
Order Details
1. The petitioner is directed to deposit the entire award amount, together with accrued interest and costs, to the credit of M.C.O.P.No.114 of 2022 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/Special District Court, Madurai.
2. The deposit must be made within six (6) weeks from the date the petitioner receives a copy of this order.
3. An interim stay is granted at the stage of condoning the delay, acknowledging that the respondents' property has already been attached at the EP stage.
4. The court orders issuance of a notice to the respondents, which must be returned by 18.06.2025; a private notice is also permitted.
5. The matter is to be posted on 18.06.2025.
6. The order is signed by the Honorable Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri on 22/04/2025 and certified by the Sub‑Assistant Registrar, Madurai Bench.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner must fulfill the monetary award, including interest and costs, within the stipulated six‑week period; the interim stay preserves the status quo pending further proceedings, and the respondents are required to respond to the notice by the specified return date.
Topics: Court Order, Motor Accident Claim, Insurance Award