JUDGMENT

S.G.PANDIT, J. - Though this appeal is listed for Admission, with the consent of the learned counsel for both the parties, the same is taken up for final disposal.

2. The injured claimant is before this Court in this appeal not being satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded under the judgment and award, dtd. 30/7/2016, passed in M.V.C. No.565/2014 by the Principal Senior Civil Judge and Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Dharwad (for short, 'the Tribunal').

3. Heard learned counsel Sri. S.L.Linganagoudar for Sri. Harish S.Maigur, for the appellant-claimant, and learned counsel Sri. Suresh S.Gundi, appearing for respondent No.2-insurance company.

4. The appellant-claimant filed a claim petition under Sec. 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 claiming compensation for the accidental injuries sustained by him in a road traffic accident that occurred on 15/12/2013 involving Mahindra Xylo Car bearing registration No.KA25/P-6367. It was stated that by the claimant that he was aged 35 years as on the date of the accident and he was earning Rs.50, 000.00 per month from his transport business and used to contribute to the maintenance of his family.

5. On service of