S. G. PANDIT, ANANT RAMANATH HEGDE
Vasantha Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Mohammad Hassain – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. The claimant in M.V.C. No.110/2019 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-II, Ballari (for short 'the Tribunal'), is assailing the judgment and award dtd. 20/2/2020 and is seeking enhancement of the compensation being dissatisfied with the compensation awarded by the Tribunal.
2. Since the date of accident and liability of the insurer is not in dispute, detailed reference to the facts of the case is not required. The Tribunal awarded the compensation under the following heads:
| Sl. No. | Heads | Rupees |
| 1. | Pain & sufferings | Rs. 1,30,000-00 |
| 2. | Loss of earning capacity | Rs. 13,60,800-00 |
| 3. | Special Diet, Attendant charges | Rs. 2,00,000-00 |
| 4. | Loss of amenities | Rs. 1,00,000-00 |
| 5. | Medical bills | Rs. 2,80,200-00 |
| 6. | Loss of income during laid up period | Rs. 6,600-00 |
|
| Total: | Rs. 20,77,600-00 |
The Tribunal has also awarded interest on the compensation at the rate of 7% per annum.
3. The claimant is seeking enhancement of the compensation on the ground that the Tribunal has erred in taking Rs
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