Rajbir Singh v. Ashok Kumar

JUDGMENT (Oral)

¶1The appellant has challenged the award of the learned Tribunal whereby compensation of Rs.1,07,071/- has been awarded to the appellant. The appellant seeks enhancement of the award amount.

¶2The accident dated 26th September, 2001 resulted in the grievous injures to the appellant. The appellant suffered 41% permanent disability due to the fracture of both bones and shortening of right leg.

¶3The learned Tribunal has awarded Rs.31,200/-towards the loss of earning, Rs.25,000/-towards the disability, Rs.25,871/-

towards the medical expenses, Rs.10,000/- towards the special diet and conveyance, Rs.5,000/- towards the loss of amenities of life and Rs.10,000/- towards the pain and sufferings. The total compensation awarded to the appellant is Rs.1,07,071/-.

¶4The learned counsel for the appellant submits that the learned Tribunal has not taken the permanent disability into consideration and has awarded compensation treating it as temporary disability. The learned counsel further submits that the certificate with respect to the permanent disability of the appellant has been received after the award of the learned Tribunal. The permanent disability certificate has been produced before this Court. The photocopy of the same has been retained and the original has been returned back to the appellant.

¶5Considering 41% permanent disability, the compensation for pain and sufferings is enhanced from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.40,000/-. The compensation for loss of amenities of life is enhanced from Rs.5,000/- to Rs.40,000/-. Considering the condition of the appellant, the compensation for conveyance is also enhanced from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.20,000/-.

The compensation under the other heads is just, fair and reasonable and does not call for any interference.

¶6The appeal is allowed. The award amount is enhanced from Rs.1,07,071/- to Rs.1,82,071/- (Rs.31,200 + Rs.25,000 + Rs.25,871 + Rs.20,000 + Rs.40,000 + Rs.40,000). The learned Tribunal has awarded interest @ 9% per annum which is not disturbed on the original award amount of Rs.1,07,071/-.

However, on the enhanced award amount, the rate of interest shall be @ 7.5% per annum.

¶7Respondent No.2 is directed to deposit enhanced award amount along with interest with the learned Tribunal within 30 days.

¶8Upon the aforesaid deposit being made, the learned Tribunal is directed to release 50% of the award amount to the appellant and the remaining 50% be kept in the fixed deposit for a period of five years on which monthly interest be released to the appellant.

¶9No loan, advance or withdrawal be permitted without the permission of the learned Tribunal

¶9Copy of this order be given 'Dasti' to learned counsel for both the parties under the signature of Court Master.

J.R. MIDHA, J

SEPTEMBER 09, 2009

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + % Date of decision: 9th September, 2009 RAJBIR SINGH ..... Appellant Through : Mr. Pramod Kumar Kharwar, Mr. Santosh Chaurihaa and Mr. Binod Agarwal, Advs. versus ASHOK KUMAR ..... Respondent Through : Mr. J.P.N. Shahi, Adv. for R – 2 CORAM :- THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA 1. Whether Reporters of Local papers may be allowed to see the Judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporter or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest?