FAO No.659 of 2000 1 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. FAO No.659 of 2000 Date of decision: January 07, 2009 Harchand Singh ...Appellant Versus State of Punjab and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA Present: Mr. Anant Kataria, Advocate, for the appellant. Mr. Yatinder Sharma, DAG, Punjab for respondents No.1 to 3. Rajan Gupta, J. This appeal emanates from an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Moga whereby compensation of Rs.1,33,706/- was granted to the appellant for the injuries suffered by him in an accident which took place on 3rd August, 1997 on G.T. Road in the area of village Ajitwal, Police Station Mehna. The counsel for the appellant has assailed the order of the Tribunal on the ground that adequate compensation had not been granted to him despite the fact that his right leg had to be amputated as a result of the accident. The counsel for the respondents has, however, contended that sufficient compensation had already been granted to the appellant. A perusal of the record shows that the appellant had to undergo three operations i.e. (i) below knee amputation and loose closure on 3.8.1997, (ii) Operation of debridement and lavage of wound FAO No.659 of 2000 2 on 9.8.1997 and (iii) operation of split skin grafting on 18.8.97. The appellant was also able to prove disability certificate Ex. P-5 issued by Daya Nand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. According to this certificate, the appellant suffered 70% permanent physical impairment and loss of physical function of right lower limb. This injury has very seriously curtailed the movement of the appellant and enjoyment of amenities of life. In case compensation for the same is calculated @ Rs.1000/- for every 1% of disability, there being 70% disability of one limb, it would come to Rs.70,000/-. I, therefore, deem it appropriate to enhance the compensation in this respect to Rs.70,000/-. Since the Tribunal has already granted Rs.20,000/- under this head, the claimant would be entitled to Rs.50,000/- more as compensation. The appellant would also be entitled to interest @ 6% per annum on the enhanced amount from the date of filing the claim petition till realization. This appeal is allowed in the aforesaid terms. (RAJAN GUPTA) JUDGE January 07, 2009 'rajpal'