IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.909 of 1990 (O&M) Date of decision:15.02.2011 Gulzar Singh ....Appellant versus Punjab Roadways through its General Manager, Chandigarh, and others. ..Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. KANNAN ---- Present: Mr. Harinder Sharma, Advocate, for the appellant. Mr.H.S.Gill, DAG, Punjab. ---- 1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment ? 2. To be referred to the reporters or not ? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest ? ---- K.Kannan, J.(Oral) 1. The appeal is for enhancement of claim for compensation for personal injuries caused to the claimant in an accident and for damage to a jeep of which he was the owner. The Tribunal had awarded Rs.8,000/- towards compensation under both heads. 2. The proof at the trial was that he had multiple injuries and remained as an indoor patient from 18.12.1988 to 23.12.1988. The evidence was that his right arm was fractured. Towards pain and suffering and for hospitalization, I will provide for Rs.10,000/- as compensation payable. I will provide for Rs.2,500/- towards the medical FAO No.909 of 1990 (O&M) - 2 - expenses and award to the appellant towards damage to the vehicle on the basis of bills produced, to the tune of Rs.12,450/-. The total compensation will be Rs.24,950/-. The amount in excess over what has been determined by the Tribunal already shall attract interest at 6% from the date of petition till date of payment. The liability shall be in the same manner as determined by the Tribunal already. 3. The appeal is allowed to the above extent. (K.KANNAN) JUDGE 15.02.2011 sanjeev