IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CM No.25202-CII of 2008 and FAO No.951 of 2000 Date of decision: 17.12.2008 Rangi Ram ......Appellant Versus Mohinder Singh and others ......Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR GARG * * * Present: Mr. Nand Lal Sammi, Advocate for the appellant. Rakesh Kumar Garg, J. CM No.25202-CII of 2008 For the reasons mentioned in the application, order dated 4.12.2008 is recalled and the appeal is restored to its original number. FAO No.951 of 2000 This is claimant's appeal for enhancement of compensation. As per the averments made in the claim petition, 21 sheep of the claimants were killed and 5 sheep were injured by Mohinder Singh respondent No.1 driver of bus No.PB-12A-9606 belonging to respondent No.2. The Tribunal assessed the total loss of the claimant at Rs.40,000/-. It was also held that claimant did not exercise due care and caution therefore, he was held partly responsible and guilty of contributory negligence. Thus, a sum of Rs.20,000/- was awarded as compensation to him. I have heard learned counsel for the appellant. From the perusal of the impugned award, it is found that except the statement made by the claimant that value of the sheep in the accident was Rs.70,000/-, there is no other evidence to corroborate the stand of the appellant. I find that the Tribunal has assessed the value on CM No.25202-CII of 2008 and FAO No.951 of 2000 -2- the basis of the postmortem report in which value of each sheep was also given. There is no other evidence on record. I find no infirmity or illegality in the compensation assessed by the Tribunal. Dismissed. December 17, 2008 (RAKESH KUMAR GARG) ps JUDGE