Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 03.07.2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., Regional Manager (T.P. Cell), Bhubaneswar.
- Respondents: Raja Rout (claimant) and another party (owner of Hywa Truck, registration OD-05-AV-2820).
- Original award: Compensation of Rs 24,93,521 plus interest at 12% per annum from the date of accident, ordered by the Commissioner for Employee's Compensation‑cum‑Joint Labour Commissioner, Cuttack, dated 21.05.2025 (E.C. Case No.247/2020/CUTT).
- Claimant’s request: Consolidated compensation of Rs 12,00,000.
- Insurer’s position: No objection to the reduced amount; left to court’s discretion.
Final Outcome
- The Court modifies the award, directing payment of Rs 12,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Lakhs only) plus accrued interest to the claimant within two months from the order date.
- The balance of the original award and the proportionate accrued interest shall be refunded to Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
- The FAO is disposed of, and an urgent certified copy of the order is to be granted on proper application.
Topics: Compensation, Insurance, Court Order