IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH FAO No. 3125 of 2010 Date of Decision: 14.10.2011 Sube Singh ....Appellant Versus Shamsher Singh & others . ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE JITENDRA CHAUHAN Present: Mr.Sandeep Kumar Yadav, Advocate, for the appellant, Mr.Manoj K.Tanwar, Advocate, for respondent Nos. 1 & 2, Ms.Vandana Malhotra, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Mr. Sumit Sangwan, Advocate for the driver and owner. Mr.Suvir Dewan, Advocate for respondent No.7. ***** JITENDRA CHAUHAN J. (ORAL) C.M. No. 15238-39 of 2010 C.M. is allowed. Delay in filing the appeal is condoned. FAO No. 3125 of 2010 The instant appeal is directed against the award dated 05.12.2009, passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Narnaul, (for short 'MACT'), seeking enhancement. The learned Tribunal awarded Rs.50,000/- under various heads (Rs.15,000/- for pain and suffering, Rs.25,000/- for medical expenses and Rs. 10,000/- for transportation). A perusal of the record shows that the appellant suffered fracture of left femur and suffered grievous hurt. The appellant was 15 years of age, at the time of accident and was a student of 9th Class. From the perusal of the record it is revealed that no amount has been given under the heads 'attendant'. This injury has cost the appellant his academic qualification. Keeping in view the age of the appellant and the loss of his academic career, this Court feels that additional compensation of Rs. 5,000/- be awarded under the head “attendant” and Rs.15,000/- should be allowed for loss of his academic career, over and above the amount already awarded. Thus, the total enhanced amount comes to Rs.20,000/-. Against all other heads, an adequate and reasonable compensation has been awarded. To that extent, the award passed by the learned Tribunal is maintained. The appeal is partly allowed in the manner and proportion indicated above and award of Ld. Tribunal is modified to the extent indicated above. The enhanced amount of Rs.20,000/- shall be payable within 45 days from the date of receipt of copy of this judgment. In case enhanced amount is not paid within stipulated period, it shall carry interest at the rate of 6 % per annum from the date of filing of the appeal, till it is realised. 14.10.2011 (JITENDRA CHAUHAN) tarunsahni JUDGE Note : Whether to be referred to Reporter ? Yes / No