JUDGMENT

1. The appellant (hereinafter referred to as "the claimant") has challenged the judgment and award dtd. 11/11/2016 in Motor Accident Claim Petition No.9 of 2011 passed by the learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Amravati (herein after referred to as "the Tribunal"). By the impugned judgment the Tribunal has awarded compensation of Rs.5,06,000.00 with interest 7.25% per annum from the date of the application till final realization.

2. The brief facts necessary to decide the appeal are as under: The claimant, who was 28 years of age had sustained injuries in a motor vehicular accident involving bus bearing MH-31-AP9063 owned by the respondent no.1-Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The claimant alleged that the accident was caused due to rash and negligent driving by driver of the said bus. The injures sustained in the accident has resulted in permanent disablement. The claimant alleged that prior to the accident he was employed as an agricultural labourer and was earning Rs.150.00 to Rs.200.00 per day. The claimant further alleged the that he is unable to work as a result of amputation of his right knee. The claimant alleged that he is entitled for c