In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No. 2170 of 2009 Date of decision: July 30, 2009 Ram Bhaj .. Appellant Vs. Baldev Singh and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Ms. Monika Jalota, Advocate for the appellant. A.N. Jindal, J Notice of motion. On the asking of the Court, Ms. Vandana Malhotra, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the Insurance Company. This appeal is directed against the award dated 20.11.2008 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Patiala, whereby the claimant injured aged about 51 years was awarded a sum of Rs.91,000/- on account of permanent disability to the extent of 30% suffered by him. The respondents have not preferred any appeal. However, the appellant has sought enhancement. The claimant has proved disability certificate Ex.C-2. This certificate is not issued by any private doctor. The injured remained under treatment at Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The claimant has submitted that he is unable to do the daily pursuits on account of fracture of his leg and knee and his left leg has been shortened. The Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs.40,000/- on account of permanent disability; Rs.33000/- on account of medical bills; Rs.12,000/- on account of inability to attend his business; and Rs.6000/- on ancillary expenses in the hospital. The Tribunal has fallen in error in not allowing the compensation on account of pain and sufferings, transportation, attendant and I also need to enhance loss of income suffered by him for three months during which he was unable to attend the business. F.A.O. No. 2170 of 2009 -2- *** As such, keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, this appeal is partly accepted and the claimant is further entitled to Rs.30,000/- on the aforesaid heads i.e. pain and suffering, transportation, attendant and loss of income over and above the award amount along with interest at the same rate as awarded by the Tribunal. July 30, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge