JUDGEMENT
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(1.) Surjeet Singh was a driver on Truck No.HR-58/8108 owned
by Smt.Jasbir Kaur. On October 18, 2008, the Truck met with an
accident, in which Surjeet Singh lost his life.
(2.) Widow, three children and parents of the deceased filed
claim application under Section 22 of the Workmen's Compensation
Act, 1923 (for short 'the Act'). Vide impugned judgment dated
November 30, 2010, the Commissioner, Ambala under the Workmen's
Compensation Act, considering the deceased to be 33 years old and
earning Rs.4000/- per month, applying the formula given in the
Workmen's Compensation Act, assessed an amount of Rs.4,03,320/-
towards compensation. The Insurance Company was directed to pay
the amount within 30 days and in case of default, it was to pay interest
at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of judgment till realization.
(3.) Against the judgment of the Commissioner, the claimants
are in appeal before this Court.;
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