IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.44 of 1996(O&M) Date of decision: 9.3.2009 Ram Singh ......Appellant Versus Dalip Singh and others ......Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR GARG * * * Present: Mr. Ramesh Goyat, Advocate for the appellant. * * * Rakesh Kumar Garg, J.(Oral) CM No.3947-CII of 2009 For the reasons mentioned in the application, order dated 12.12.2008 is recalled and the appeal is restored to its original number. FAO No.44 of 1996(O&M) The appellant suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident on 23.8.1993. In the claim petition filed by him for grant of compensation for the injuries suffered by him due to the rash and negligent driving of offending vehicle belonging to the respondent-State, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar vide the impugned award granted a sum of Rs.30,000/- as compensation. This appeal has been filed by the claimant- appellant for enhancement of the aforesaid compensation. Learned counsel for the appellant has vehemently argued that compensation granted to the appellant is inadequate as he had remained in hospital for about 18 days and keeping in view the nature of injuries suffered by him and the period for which he remained in the hospital, the compensation is liable to be enhanced to a suitable amount. I have heard learned counsel for the appellant. FAO No.44 of 1996(O&M) -2- From the perusal of the award, I find that on appreciation of evidence, a finding has been recorded by the Tribunal that the appellant was treated in the Govt. run hospital and there is no evidence on record with regard to the purchase of medicines etc. The Tribunal also found that the disability of the appellant is to the extent of only 6% and in these circumstances, keeping in view the age of the appellant, the compensation awarded to the appellant was assessed at Rs.30,000/- in all. I find that the compensation awarded to the appellant is just and adequate. No interference is called for. Dismissed. March 9, 2009 (RAKESH KUMAR GARG) ps JUDGE