THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE SAMUDRALA GOVINDARAJULU M.A.C.M.A.No.1467 of 2010 JUDGMENT: Aggrieved by quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal cum V Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court) Mahabubnagar by award dated 04.04.2007 in O.P.No.726 of 2001, the Insurance Company filed this Appeal. It is stated that Insurance Company obtained requisite permission under Section 170 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 before the lower Tribunal at the appropriate stage. The lower Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs.73,000/- to the injured/claimant/first respondent for injuries sustained by him in the accident. There is no dispute about factum of accident and about driver of the accident vehicle driving the same in rash and negligent manner. The lower Tribunal awarded Rs.1500/- for each of five simple injuries, Rs.15,000/- for each of two grievous injuries, Rs.20,000/- towards pain and suffering and loss of income, Rs.15,000/- towards medical expenditure and extra nourishment and Rs.500/- towards transport. Two grievous injuries are fracture of right collar bone and fracture of upper end of left fibula. The lower Tribunal rightly granted compensation at the rate of Rs.1500/- for each simple injury and Rs.15,000/- for each grievous injury. When specific amounts were granted for injuries, no extra amount can be awarded towards pain and suffering. Compensation is awarded for the injuries because the injured suffered pain and suffering. There is no evidence to show that the injured was hospitalised or was bed ridden for ten months. Since the injured suffered two fractures, he must have laid up on bed and would not have attended to his normal duties for about three months. Therefore, the injured is entitled for Rs.6000/- towards loss of income for three months. Even though the injured did not file medical bills, he can be awarded reasonable amount of Rs.3000/- towards medical expenditure. The injured is also entitled for Rs.2000/- towards extra nourishment and Rs.500/- towards transport. Thus, total compensation amount comes to Rs.49,000/- which is just compensation in the circumstances of the case. In the result, the appeal is partly allowed altering the compensation amount from Rs.73,000/- to Rs.49,000/-. No costs. _________________________ SAMUDRALA GOVINDARAJULU,J DT.29.11.2010 lvl THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE SAMUDRALA GOVINDARAJULU M.A.C.M.A.No.1467 of 2010 Dt 29.11.2010