Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal regarding the compensation amount awarded by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Patna. The appellant, Baby Singh, sought an enhancement of the compensation amount which was initially fixed at Rs.5,00,000/-. The Supreme Court, upon considering the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, decided to enhance the compensation to Rs.7,00,000/-. It was noted that the appellant had already received Rs.5,00,000/- and the court ordered that the remaining balance of Rs.2,00,000/- be paid within two months. The appeal was disposed of with no order as to costs, indicating that the court found merit in the appellant's request for an increased compensation amount.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Compensation - Enhancement of Amount - Central Administrative Tribunal, Patna - The Supreme Court found that the compensation amount fixed at Rs.5,00,000/- was inadequate and enhanced it to Rs.7,00,000/- based on the peculiar facts of the case. The court directed the payment of the balance amount of Rs.2,00,000/- to the appellant within two months. Held that the enhancement was justified given the circumstances (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the compensation amount fixed by the Central Administrative Tribunal should be enhanced.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation amount from Rs.5,00,000/- to Rs.7,00,000/- and directed the payment of the balance amount of Rs.2,00,000/- to the appellant within two months.
Law Points
- Compensation
- Administrative Tribunal
- Enhancement of Amount
