HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.R.L. NAGESWARA RAO M.A.C.M.A.No.1690 OF 2011 JUDGMENT: The appeal is filed against the order in M.V.O.P.No.1082 of 2002 questioning the quantum of compensation of Rs.45,000/- as against the claim of Rs.2,00,000/- for the injuries received by the petitioner in a motor accident. 2. According to the claim of the petitioner, on 05.01.2002 at about 11.30 A.M., when the petitioner was going along with her husband on motor cycle bearing No.AP 31 D 4234, RTC bus bearing No.AP 10 Z 658, which was driven by the 1st respondent in a rash and negligent manner dashed against the motor cycle, as a result of which, she received multiple injuries and was treated in the hospital. The 3rd respondent filed a counter contending that the incident was due to the fault of the husband of the petitioner and there is no rashness or negligence on the part of the 1st respondent. The nature of the injuries received by the petitioner, the nature of the treatment and medical expenses are disputed. After considering the evidence on record, the lower Tribunal found that the incident was due to the fault of the driver of the bus and granted compensation of Rs.45,000/-. The corporation has not challenged the award. 3. The learned counsel for the appellant contends that taking into consideration the nature of the injuries and the evidence deposed by the PW.2, granting of compensation of Rs.45,000/- is too meagre. Evidently, as can be seen from the evidence of PW.2, the petitioner is said to have been received some fracture and was also operated. The disability certificate obtained shows a partial disability of 45%. The lower Tribunal also relied upon the evidence of PW.2 and Exs.A.6 to A.8. Evidently, towards pain and suffering and amenities, the lower Tribunal has granted only a sum of Rs.5,000/- to the petitioner, which appears to be on a lower range. Therefore, I feel on this account, a sum of Rs.25,000/- can be granted. So also towards the medical and incidental expenses the petitioner was granted Rs.3,000/-, which also appears to be on a lower side. Taking into consideration the nature of the injuries and the operation said to have been conducted, a further sum of Rs.7,000/- is granted and the total amount of medical expenses is granted a sum of Rs.10,000/-. Therefore, the total amount of compensation to which the petitioner will be entitled to is Rs.72,000/-, which is rounded up to Rs.75,000/-. The interest on the enhanced amount shall be at 7.5% per annum. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed in part. There shall be no order as to costs. _________________________ N.R.L. NAGESWARA RAO, J Date: 18.08.2011 INL