IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF ANDHRA PRDESH AT HYDERABAD. Dated: 28th day of October, 2010. Present: Hon’ble Sri Justice P. Swaroop Reddy C.M.A.No. 2811 of 2004 Between: Kattula Sreenu ..Appellant And Mr.Omer Khan and others ..Respondents PSR, J. C.M.A.No. 2811 of 2004 Judgment The claim petitioner, dissatisfied with the amount of compensation awarded in O.P.No.840 of 1999 by the learned Chairman, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Principal District Judge) Nalgonda, preferred this appeal. For the sake of convenience, the parties herein would be referred to as they are arrayed before the trial court. 2. The case of the petitioner is that on 8.4.1999, when he was going in mini taxi bearing No.AP-13-V-1872, lorry bearing No.AP-28- T-7182 came in a rash and negligent manner and dashed the taxi near Rayadurgam Super Construction Company, on account of which he received multiple injuries and fractures and he was treated in Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad. He suffered two fractured apart from other injuries. He claimed compensation of Rs.1.50 Lakhs. In the same accident another person – Ammireddy Saidulu also sustained injuries, who filed O.P.No.800 of 1999. Common evidence was adduced in both the Ops and the petitioner in this case was examined as PW-2. Ex A-5, medical certificate in respect of the injuries sustained by this petitioner was produced. In this case the Medical Officer, who was examined the petitioner is not examined and the injury certificate also does not clearly indicate the nature of injuries suffered by the petitioner. Ex A-6 the discharge certificate issued by the Hospital shows that the petitioner suffered at least one fracture, if not two fractures, other wise there is no need for the petitioner being hospitalized for a fortnight. 3. During the period of treatment, the petitioner might have spent money for treatment, transport etc. In case he suffered even one fracture he should be awarded reasonable compensation. In the circumstances, the compensation of Rs.15,000-00 awarded by the court below looks to be somewhat on lowest side and therefore the compensation is enhanced to Rs.25,000-00. The petitioner is entitled to interest @ 6% PA on the enhanced amount. 4. Thus the appeal is allowed in part, as indicated above. _______________________ P. SWAROOP REDDY, J. Dated:28—10—2010. *BVS