The respondent, a headload worker with the Food Corporation of India (FCI/ appellant), had sustained injuries during the course of his work and incurred medical expenses totaling ₹35,001.
He had undergone treatment at two hospitals which were not among the hospitals listed by the FCI in a circular issued in 2005 by its Deputy General Manager.
The respondent filed an application before the Employee’s Compensation Commissioner claiming a compensation and reimbursement of medical bills.
The Commissioner fixed the compensation at ₹50,000 with simple interest at 12 percent, to be paid by the appellant along with an amount of ₹35,001 towards treatment expenses.
Source: Barandbench
