2026 LLR WEB 996 - TRIPURA HIGH COURT Section 4-A(3)(a) of the Employees'' Compensation Act statutorily mandates simple interest at 12% per annum on default, and the Commissioner has no discretion to award a rate below the prescribed 12%. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Rate of interest on default - Statutory mandate under Section 4-A(3)(a) - Discretion limited to enhancement, not reduction - Deposit and release of award amount - Se...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 995 - TRIPURA HIGH COURT Once the Commissioner entertains a claim petition and adjudicates it on merits despite an incorporated prayer for condonation of delay, the question of limitation stands settled and cannot be reagitated in appeal. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Delay in filing claim petition - Condonation of delay incorporated in claim application - Interest under Section 4-A - Effect of deposit and release of award amount ...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 994 - TRIPURA HIGH COURT Gratuity of Municipal Council employees is covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and the enhanced ceiling of Rs.20 lakhs applies, to be distributed equally among the nominee/heirs under Section 4. PAYMENT OF GRATUITY AND FAMILY PENSION - Death of Government servant - Family pension - Gratuity ceiling enhancement - Distribution among heirs - Interest on delayed payment - Rule 54(8)(ii), CCS...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 993 - TRIPURA HIGH COURT Absence of a formal appointment letter or documentary proof of employment does not disprove an employer-employee relationship in informal engagements such as private commercial vehicle drivers. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Employer-employee relationship - Informal employment - Driver of private commercial vehicle - Absence of appointment letter - Scope of appellate interference -Sectio...... read full judgement