MSRTC to Pay Rs 20.91 Lakh

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur

Order Date: 5 November 2026

Applicant: Sangita Nandkumar Kukade (sole claimant) vs Respondent: Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and Regional Controller, Satara.
The dispute arises from a road accident that caused death of the earning family member; a compensation award was passed but no amount has been disbursed to the applicant.
Interim Application No. 1788 of 2026 sought withdrawal of Rs 20,91,421 deposited by MSRTC; respondent argued that notional income had been considered and raised contributory negligence.
Interim Application No. 1012 of 2026 sought condonation of a 152‑day delay in filing the appeal; respondent raised no objection and the court found no mala‑fides.
Interim Application No. 1013 of 2026 sought confirmation of earlier ad‑interim relief granted by the court.

The court allowed IA 1788, permitting the applicant to receive 70 % of Rs 20,91,421 with accrued interest, subject to an undertaking to the Presiding Officer; the remaining 30 % is to be invested in a nationalized bank.
The court condoned the 152‑day delay in IA 1012, finding no mala‑fides, and disposed of the application.
IA 1013 was disposed, confirming the ad‑interim relief previously granted.
Additional procedural orders: the appeal was admitted, notice waived, record called for, printing dispensed, and parties allowed to file a compilation of documents.

Topics: Compensation, Transport, Legal Order