JUDGMENT :

Heard Sri Vinod Kumar Tarlada, learned Standing Counsel for APSRTC/appellants.

2. This appeal is directed by the appellants/APSRTC against order and decree dated 29.12.2011 in M.V.O.P.No.1069 of 2009 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-VII Additional District Judge(Fast Track Court), Visakhapatnam.

3. The petition is filed under Section 166 of M.V.Act 1988, claiming a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- towards compensation for the personal injuries sustained by the claimant in a motor vehicle accident occurred on 10.02.2009 at about 2.00 PM involving RTC bus bearing No.AP 28 Z 1009.

4. The case of the claimant is that he was travelling in an auto on 10.02.2009 at about 2.00 PM; the auto reached a place near Adarsh Nagar Junction; RTC bus bearing No.AP 28 Z 1009 herein after referred as offending vehicle was coming from Tekkali towards Visakhapatnam; the bus came in a rash and negligent manner and dashed the auto; as a result, the petitioner sustained injuries and he was shifted to Seven Hills Hospital, Visakhapatnam; the petitioner suffered fracture of 1 and 2 ribs and deformity of left clavicle; on account of the injuries the claimant suffering from breathing problems and