GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON UNION OF INDIA V/S INDIAN OIL

GUWAHATI, India, Feb. 3 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Jan. 6:

1. Heard Mrs. U. Chakraborty, learned counsel appearing for the appellant. Also heard Ms. M. Sarma, the learned counsel representing the respondent.

2. This is an appeal under Section 23 of the of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987, challenging the judgment and order dated 27.06.2014 passed by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Guwahati Bench in O.A. No.1362 of 2007.

3. The respondent filed the application under Section 16 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 seeking compensation on account of short delivery of S.K.O (Superior Kerosene Oil) booked by them.

4. The respondent booked 48 BTPN wagons for transportation of SKO in sound condition under Rail...