FAO No.1361 of 2009 [ 1 ] IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ... FAO No.1361 of 2009 Decided on : July, 08, 2009 Bansi Dhar ... Appellant VERSUS Kailash Singh and others ... Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.N.JINDAL Present: Mr.Lokesh Sinhal, Advocate for the Appellant. A.N.JINDAL, J.- Bansi Dhar – claimant/appellant (herein referred as the claimant) was injured in a road accident, which took place on 31.7.2006 and suffered 5% permanent disability. Out of the total sum of Rs.48,802/- spent on medical treatment, he has received a sum of Rs.25,000/- from the State Government and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal vide the impugned award dated 31.10.2008, awarded a sum of Rs.23,802/- (i.e. remaining amount incurred on the medical treatment). The claimant was granted leave for the period, he remained hospitalised. Besides, he was also awarded Rs.25,000/- on account of pain and sufferings, Rs.10,000/- for transportation, special diet and attendant charges, and Rs.10,000/- for permanent disability. As such, he was awarded a total amount of Rs.69,000/- along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of FAO No.1361 of 2009 [ 2 ] filing of the petition till realisation. The compensation awarded by the Tribunal appears to be quite appropriate and reasonable. No grounds for enhancement are made out. Dismissed. ( A.N.JINDAL ) JUDGE July 08, 2009 `gian'