As the appellants were denied the benefit of companypensation amount awarded by the Tribunal from 12.9.1984, they have filed this appeal by special leave for the limited relief of interest at the rate of 24 per annum on the withheld amount.
The Appellants will therefore be entitled to interest at the rate of 7.5 per annum from 21.12.1984 till the payment.
Ultimately, after 19 years, on 8.7.2003, the High Court dismissed the appeal.
Having stayed the recovery of 50 in 1984, the High Court while dismissing the appeal in 2003, ought to have provided for interest on the said 50 of companypensation.
Heard learned companynsel for the parties.
Delay companydoned.
Leave granted.
