ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. MOHD. SALEEM

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the appellant as well as Mr. M.P. Yadav, learned counsel appearing for respondents-claimants and Mr. Alok Saxena, learned counsel for respondents-vehicle owner of Mini Bus bearing registration No. U.P. 32 A.N./0621.

(2.) These are five first appeals from orders arising out of same accident, as such, they have been connected and heard together and are being decided by the common judgment:

(3.) The learned Tribunal has also directed that in case of failure to pay awarded amount within the prescribed period, the interest rate shall be enhanced to 9% per annum.