1. Appeal is by the claimant and cross-objections is by the insurer against the judgment and award in M.V.C.No.7246/2005 dated 12.12.2006 on the file of XVI Additional Judge, MACT, Bangalore.

2. Appellant has sought for enhancement of compensation whereas the insurer has questioned the liability.

3. The parties are referred to as per the ranking in the Tribunal.

4. The brief facts leading to this case are:

i) Claimant sought for compensation of Rs.15 Lakhs for the injuries sustained in a road traffic accident interalia alleging that he was working as a cleaner cum loader, earning Rs.5,000/- per month. On 05.06.2005, he traveled in a Mini Goods Tempo Tata-709 bearing Registration No.KA-04-AA/7475. The said vehicle as driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner, as a result of which, the driver lost control and vehicle dashed against the road side tree. As a result of which, claimant suffered severe injuries on his left leg, left thigh and other parts of the body. He was immediately shifted to Gubbi Government Hospital where first aid was given and from there, he was shifted to District Hospital, Tumkur and from there, he was shifted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, B