This is an appeal preferred under Section 30 of the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 by the claimant aggrieved by the quantum of compensation awarded by the Commissioner.

2. The claimant was working as driver of a truck owned and belonging to the 1st respondent bearing Regn. No. ABG 7979. The 2nd respondent is the insurer of the said vehicle. The claim has been laid seeking compensation of Rs. 1 lakh for the disability suffered by the appellant due to the accident that had occasioned on 19-6-1991, at about 3 a.m. on Nagavali bridge, while he was bringing a commercial freight of local loaded at Cuttack to be transported to Macherla in Guntur District. In the accident, the cleaner of the truck has died on the spot while the appellant suffered a fracture to his left leg and injuries to his head. The accident was reported at Amudalavalasa Police Station and the appellant was initially admitted to Government Hospital, Srikakulam and therefrom he has been shifted to Government General Hospital at Guntur on 24-6-1991. He underwent treatment for nearly one month and he was operated upon for the fracture, requiring insertion of steel rods for support. He was aged about 30 years at the ti