( 1 ) THIS appeal arises from the judgment and Order dated 27-10-1992 delivered by the workmen's compensation commissioner, bangalore, sub-division ii, in case No. 16 of 1989 Against Kaveri v G. Markanda Naidu, whereby the workmen's compensation commissioner has awarded a sum of Rs. 15,200/- as the lump sum compensation with interest @ 6% p. a. from the date of accident till the date of deposit.

( 2 ) THE facts of the case in brief are that Sri kaveri, present appellant was working as a labourer in crushing stones in rajeshwari granites. According to the claimant, the claimant, in the application originally made stated, that he was getting monthly wages to the tune of Rs. 300/- per month. It may be mentioned here that the admitted position between the parties is that at a later stage an application was made for amendment amending the claim petition and by substituting the figure of Rs. 600/- per month as salary instead of Rs. 300/- as mentioned originally in the claim petition. In other words the amendment was allowed and the claim of the petitioner as per amendment is that he was getting Rs. 600/- per month as salary at the time of occurrence. The claimants case i