FAO No.818 of 1995(O&M) [1] IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ... FAO No.818 of 1995 (O&M) Decided on : April 19, 2010 Kulbir Singh ... Appellant VERSUS Rajbir Singh ... Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.N.JINDAL Present: Mr.Harish Rathee, Advocate for the appellant. Mr.Mani Ram Verma, Advocate for the respondent. A.N.JINDAL, J.- A sum of Rs.3,00,000/- was awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhiwani (herein referred as `the Tribunal') on account of the injuries suffered by Rajbir Singh – respondent/claimant (herein referred as `the claimant') in a vehicular accident on 22.2.1994, which occurred on account of the rash and negligent driving of a Tempo bearing Reg.No.MH- 14-223 by Kulbir Singh – appellant (owner of the offending vehicle). Through the instant appeal, the owner has challenged the quantum of compensation. Arguments heard. Record perused. In the unfortunate accident, the claimant suffered fracture of left tibia, right knee, patella and fracture of right ankle, and had to undergo FAO No.818 of 1995(O&M) [2] a very long treatment as is apparent from Ex.P22 and P23. The permanent disability is also assessed at 27% as per certificate Ex.P3. Taking into consideration the disability, the Tribunal while assessing monthly loss to the tune of Rs.1000/-, applied the multiplier of `20' and calculated the total loss to the tune of Rs.2,40,000/-. Besides, Rs.30,000/- on account of the medical bills and Rs.30,000/- were awarded towards the future treatment and transportation. The compensation awarded by the Tribunal appears to be quite appropriate and reasonable, and in no way can be termed on the higher side. Hence, no grounds to interfere. Dismissed. April 19, 2010 ( A.N.JINDAL ) `gian' JUDGE