In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No. 2987 of 2009(O&M) Date of decision: December 18, 2009 Molu Ram .. Appellant Vs. Rajbir and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Mr. Sandeep Kotla, Advocate for the appellant. Mr. Harsh Aggarwal, Advocate for the insurance company. A.N. Jindal, J CM Nos.14401-CII of 2009 For the reasons mentioned in the application, delay in filing the appeal is condoned. Civil Misc. application is allowed. FAO No.2987 of 2009 This appeal for enhancement is directed against the award dated 8.8.2008 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hisar, awarding compensation to the tune of Rs.96600/- along with interest @ 9% per annum in favour of the appellant-claimant. Neither negligence nor liability to pay compensation has been challenged. However, enhancement of compensation has been sought by the claimant on the ground that the deceased suffered disability to the extent of 70% as his right arm, below elbow, up to 1/3rd was amputated. Disability certificate Ex.P1 has also been proved on record in this regard. Having examined the impugned award, it transpires that the Tribunal has awarded a meager sum of Rs.16,600/- towards hospitalization F.A.O. No. 2987 of 2009(O&M) -2- charges and purchase of medicines, Rs.10,000/- towards pain and sufferings, mental agony and loss of amenities; and Rs.70,000/- only for the disability and loss of future income. Nothing has been awarded towards attendant charges, transportation and special diet. The compensation granted by the Tribunal on account of disability also appears to be inadequate. Thus, the compensation being unreasonable needs to be enhanced to some extent. In view of the fact that his right arm to the extent of 70% was amputated as a result of which he was incapacitated to do any work and pull on for rest of his life. As such this appeal is partly allowed. A sum of Rs.1,50,000/- is awarded to the claimant over and above the awarded amount, on account of the attendant charges, transportation and special diet. As such, the impugned award is modified and the compensation is enhanced to Rs.1,50,000/- over and above the award amount along with interest at the same rate as awarded by the Tribunal. No order as to costs. December 18, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge