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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
MACA No. 769 of 2023
1. Prashanta Rout
2. Tulasi Rout
3. Pravati Rout
4. Dhusamanta Rout
…. Appellants
Mr. A.K. Otta, Advocate
-versus-
1. Krushna Chandra Sahoo
2. The Manager (Legal), M/s. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. …. Respondents
Ms. R.B. Pati, Adv. (R-2)
CORAM:
JUSTICE V. NARASINGH
Order No.
ORDER 14.03.2026
01.
1. This matter is taken up today in the 1st National Lok Adalat through Hybrid Mode for settlement on the basis of compromise.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Appellants and
learned counsel for the Insurance Company.
3. This appeal has been filed by the Claimants for enhancement of the compensation.
4. As agreed, the amount of compensation is enhanced by a further consolidated sum of
Rs.3,00,000/- (rupees three lakh). The compromise sheet signed by both the parties/ their authorized representatives is taken on record.
5. Learned 1st Addl. District Judge-cum-1st M.A.C.T., Cuttack, is called upon to apportion the agreed amount as aforesaid in favour of the claimant(s) as per the impugned Award proportionately. The awarded amount shall be deposited before the learned 1st Addl. District Judge- cum-1st M.A.C.T., Cuttack, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt/production of this
order.
6. As the case is disposed of in the spirit of the Lok Adalat, no court fee is liable to be paid by the claimant(s).
7. The MACA is accordingly disposed of.
8. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted as per rules.
( V. Narasingh )
Judge
National Lok Adalat
Santoshi/Ayesha