IMPHAL, Feb 25: The Manipur State Legal Services Authority conducted a Lok Adalat at Cheirap Court complex today. In the proceedings, out of 58 motor accident claim cases made to the National Insurance Company Limited, 35 cases have been settled.
The total amount given to the complainants amounted to Rs 15,80,000 and the highest settlement of Rs 4.25 laks was given to a woman who lost a limb in a motor accident. It may be mentioned that the Lok Adalat is one of the most effective means of speedy disposal of pending cases without incurring excessive legal representation cost and the unsettled cases will no longer be eligible for a second appeal in court.