JUDGEMENT
SURESH KAIT, J. -
(1.)INSTANT appeal has been preferred against the impugned judgment dated 08.08.2012 whereby the learned Tribunal has awarded
compensation in favour of the appellant/claimant as under:-
"Medical Expenses : Rs. 10,000/- Pain and Sufferings and Enjoyment of Life : Rs. 50,000/- Special Diet, Conveyance and Attendant : Rs. 30,000/- Loss of Income : Rs. 78,000/- Loss of Future Income : Rs.6,58,000/- Loss of Amenities : Rs. 25,000/- =========== TOTAL : Rs.8,51,000/-" ===========
The above noted compensation has been granted for having Injuries
suffered in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 26.07.2010.
(2.)VIDE the instant appeal, the appellant is seeking enhancement of the compensation amount.
Learned counsel appearing on behalf of appellant submitted that the appellant was assessed having 70% disability by the Disability
Board whereas the learned Tribunal has considered 50% disability and,
accordingly, awarded the compensation.
(3.)HE further submitted that the appellant is an illiterate person and, was working as a mason . While calculating the loss of future income,
Learned Tribunal has considered the salary of Rs.6,448/- per month as
minimum wages applicable for skilled person on the date of accident.
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