IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE J.B.KOSHY & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE THOMAS P.JOSEPH THURSDAY, THE 4TH DECEMBER 2008 / 13TH AGRAHAYANA 1930 MACA.No. 1724 of 2008() ---------------------------------- OPMV.185/1999 of IIND ADDL. MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL, KOZHIKODE .................... APPELLANT(S): PETITIONER ----------------------- K.JAYARAJ, S/O.RAGHAVAN NAIR 32 YEARS, VENGAPOTTA HOUSE PO.KIZHAKKUMARI KOZHIKODE BY ADV. SRI.K.A.SALIL NARAYANAN RESPONDENT(S): ------------------------- 1. P.C.ABDUL LATHEEF, S/O.ABOOBACKER CHADIKKAL HOUSE, FEROKKE PETTA PO., FEROKE, KOZHIKODE. 2. A.BINOY, S/O.BHARATHAN, 23 YEARS, S.B.NIVAS, MANNATHAN KUZHIYIL HOUSE, KOZHIKODE.NO.279/94. 3. ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD., KINGS WAY BUILDING, MAVOOR ROAD JN., CALICUT. THIS MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS APPEAL HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 04/12/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: J.B.KOSHY & THOMAS P. JOSEPH, JJ. ================================ M.A.C.A.No.1724 of 2008 - G =============================== Dated this the 4th day of December, 2008. J U D G M E N T KOSHY, J. Appellant/petitioner sustained serious injuries in an accident. Medical Board assessed 2% disability and that was accepted by the Tribunal. Considering injuries on the face and various fractures and injuries Rs.15,000/- was awarded for pain and suffering and also awarded an amount of Rs.10,950/- for loss of earning for the period he was out of employment and another Rs.5,000/- was awarded for loss of amenities in life and Rs.10,000/- for loss of teeth and disfigurement. Medical bills for an amount of Rs.5,000/- was produced. His monthly income as per the salary certificate produced was also accepted by the Tribunal and awarded a total compensation of Rs.54,896/- with 7% interest from the date of application till the date of payment. We are of the opinion that just and reasonable compensation was awarded and hence no interference is called for in this appeal and accordingly, the appeal is dismissed. J.B.KOSHY, JUDGE THOMAS P. JOSEPH, JUDGE bkn/-