Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Circuit Bench at Kolhapur
Order Date: 5 November 2026
Case Overview
- Applicants: Indubai Balasaheb Ivare and others (family of deceased employee).
- Respondent: Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), Thr. Divisional Controller.
- The dispute concerns Rs.46,87,235 deposited by MSRTC as compensation for the deceased employee.
- Interim Application No.1795 of 2026 sought withdrawal of the deposited amount.
- Counsel for applicants highlighted the deceased was the bread‑earner and family had received no compensation.
- Counsel for MSRTC argued the deceased was at fault and the Tribunal award was excessive.
Court Findings and Orders
- The Court found no reason to doubt the application and directed that the applicants may receive 60 % of the deposited amount together with accrued interest, subject to an undertaking satisfactory to the Presiding Officer of the Tribunal.
- The remaining 40 % of the amount shall be invested in a nationalised bank.
- Interim Application No.309 of 2025 requesting condonation of a 118‑day delay in filing the appeal was allowed; the delay was deemed without mala‑fides.
- The interim application was disposed of.
- In the First Appeal (ST) No.1099 of 2026, the Court heard the matter, admitted the pleadings, waived service on behalf of the respondents, called for the record and proceedings, dispensed with printing, and permitted parties to file a private paper book or compilation of documents.
- Interim Application No.311 of 2026 confirmed that the amount is deposited pursuant to this Court’s order and that the ad‑interim relief stands confirmed; the application was disposed of.
Final Outcome
- Applicants are entitled to 60 % of Rs.46,87,235 with interest; the balance 40 % is to be placed in a nationalised bank.
- The 118‑day filing delay is condoned.
- Procedural directions for record‑keeping and document filing were issued.
Topics: Compensation, Transport, Legal Dispute