In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No. 4786 of 2008 Date of decision: September 04, 2009 Preet Singh .. Appellant Vs. Sanjeev Kumar and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Mr. Sunil Kaushik, Advocate for Mr. Vikram Sheoran, Advocate for the appellant. Ms. Vandana Malhotra, Advocate for the Insurance Company. A.N. Jindal, J This appeal for enhancement is directed against the award dated 3.5.2008 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar, awarding compensation to the tune of Rs.25,500/- in favour of the appellant-claimant on account of the injuries suffered by him in a motor vehicular accident. The accident in this case took place on 13.7.2004 and since then he remained hospitalised in the City Hospital, Hisar up to 29.7.2004. He suffered 5% disability qua the limb for which he was awarded only a sum of Rs.5000/-. Similarly, nothing was awarded to him for future treatment and only a meager amount of Rs.2000/- was awarded on account of transportation. Dr. Sanjay Dahiya Medical Officer, Genreal Hospital, Hansi (PW7), deposed on oath that he remained admitted in the hospital up to 29.7.2004. He was operated and external fixator was applied. He was suffering from such injuries which usually takes about six months to one year for complete recovery and to do the physical hard work. Thus, the claimant must have remained out of job for six months during which he continued the follow up treatment. As such, the amount of compensation awarded by the Tribunal is not adequate. Resultantly, the appeal is partly allowed. The compensation is enhanced to Rs.50,000/- along with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of filing of the petition till actual realization. September 04, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge