mm (W) mm? mmm ' WM§mm ammm From perusal of impug ed award and particularly the injury report of the appellant, ' appears that the appellant has sustained swelling on left a and abrasion over left leg. Considering the injuries susta ned by the appellant which are minor in nature, learned claims Tribunal has awarded Rs.1,000/ - towards compensation as exc pt the injury report no other evidence was produced by th appellant/claimant before the . Tribunal. Learned counsel for the ppellant submits that it is a too ‘ meager amount and in the fac s and circumstances of the case, adequate compensation ought t have been awarded. On the other hand, learn d counsel for the respondents No. 2 8s 3 support the impugned judgment. Taking into consideratio V the fact that the appellant was prosecuting the claim petition before the claims Tribunal and no effort was made to compensateéthe appellant by the owner at the f time of accident, this Court is df the opinion that it would be just l and proper if the amount aw rded is enhanced to Rs.5,000/—. AccOrdingly, the appeal is alloiNed. In place of Rs.1,000/—, the appellant/claimant is awarded Rs. 5,000/— with interest at the rate of 7% per annum from the ate of application. e Sdle compensation 42/2003. by learned clai T s Tribunal in claim case No. / l GRPRE’ FS/245—2/2oo7 50,930." ‘ “I l T DhirendraMishra . // ‘1 Judge /