FAO No.1347 of 2011 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.1347 of 2011 (O&M) Date of decision: 1.12.2011 Gurdev Singh ...Appellant Versus Avtar Singh and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE JITENDRA CHAUHAN Present: Mr.Naveen Sharma, Advocate for the appellant. Mrs.Amarjit Kaur Khurana, Advocate for respondent Nos.1 and 2. Mr.RC Gupta and Ms.Neena Madan, Advocates for respondent No.3-Insurance Company **** Jitendra Chauhan, J. (Oral) CM No. 3724 CII of 2011 Keeping in view the averments made in the application, delay of 49 days in refiling the present appeal is hereby condoned. Application stands disposed of. FAO No.1347 of 2011 The present appeal has been filed by claimant-appellant, Gurdev Singh, seeking enhancement of the compensation amount awarded by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, (Fast Track Court), Ropar (for short 'the Tribunal') vide award dated 22.4.2010, on account of the injuries suffered by him, in a motor vehicle accident on 12.11.2008. FAO No.1347 of 2011 (O&M) 2 I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. From the perusal of the record, it is patent that the appellant suffered multiple and grievous injuries in the alleged accident, which occurred on 12.11.2008. He remained admitted in hospital for a considerable period. He was operated upon also. He suffered 35% permanent disability, as his right leg was amputated just below the knee. He underwent a lot of pain, suffering and mental agony. This disability will definitely affect his future prospects and working ability. The learned Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs.70,000/- towards permanent disability; Rs.50,000/- medical bills/ taxi bills; Rs.10,000/- towards pain and sufferings; Rs.10,000/- towards loss of income, Rs.50,000/- loss of future earning; Rs.2000/- towards future medical expenses and Rs.5,000/- towards attendant and special diet. Keeping in view the fact that the appellant must have undergone number of surgeries, physical and mental trauma and is likely to suffer mental agony throughout his life, and also keeping in view his need for an artificial limb (as his right leg has been amputated below knee), future medical treatment and requirement of an attendant, additional amount under the following heads is granted, which would meet the ends of justice:- 1. Future medical expenses(additional amount) Rs.50,000/- 2. Pain and sufferings(additional amount) Rs.50,000/- 3. Attendant and special diet Rs.10,000/- _________________ Total Rs.1,10,000/- _________________ Accordingly, the enhanced amount i.e. Rs.1,10,000/- (in all FAO No.1347 of 2011 (O&M) 3 Rs.1,10,000+ 1,97,000, already awarded by the learned Tribunal = 3,07,000), shall be paid to the appellant, in the manner indicated in the impugned award, within 45 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of the judgment, failing which, the same shall carry interest @7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the appeal, till its realisation. In view of the above, the present appeal is partly allowed with the modification indicated above. 1.12.2011 (JITENDRA CHAUHAN) gsv JUDGE