S. PARVATHA RAO, J.

( 1 ) THE New India Assurance Company Limited, the appellant herein, questions the order of the Commissioner for Workmen s Compensation, Rangareddy District Zone dated 11-2-1991 in W. C. Case No. 177 of 1989.

( 2 ) THAT case arose on an application dated 2-9-1989 made by the 1st respondent herein claiming compensation of Rs. 1,03,990/- for personal injuries caused to him in an accident that occurred while driving an oil tanker bearing registration No. AHU 135 at Ananthagiri Hills on 15-6-1989. At the time of the accident, the 1st respondent was working as a driver under the 2nd respondent herein. In his application he stated that he was earning Rs. 1,500/- per month at that time and that he was aged about 30 years. In the accident he suffered fracture of the right thigh bone and also compound fracture of his right hand and other grievous injuries. He also stated in his application that as a result of the injuries received by him in that accident, he suffered total permanent disability as he could not any more drive any vehicle. According to him, the said accidentarose out of and in the course of his employment. The lorry was insured with the appellant herein and

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