7th July, 2026
B.P. Routray, J.
1. Heard Mr. P.K. Mishra, learned counsel for the claimants –
Appellants and Ms. P. Nayak, learned CGC for Union of India.
2. It is submitted at the Bar that learned Railway Claims Tribunal
while granting interest over the compensation amount has directed for
payment of interest from the date of appearance of claimants’ evidence,
i.e. 24th July, 2025 against the general principles settled to grant the
interest from the date of accident.
