U.N.Sinha, J.

1. This appeal has been filed under Sec.30 of the Workmens Compensation Act by the employer and it is directed against an order dated the 4th November. 1964, passed by the Presiding Officer of the Labour Court, by which it has been held that the respondent employee is entitled to get Rs. 1764/-, after the accident which Had occurred to him As the respondent had already received Rs. 500/-from his employer, the appellant has been directed to deposit a further sum of Rs. 1264.

2. The short facts are as follows: There was an accident on the 19th June. 1961, as a result of which the respondent had lost a part of his right hand He filed an application for recovery of compensation before the Deputy Commissioner. Ranchi, on the 18th September, 1962, The case was transferred, in duo course, to the Labour Court for disposal. The case was taken up for hearing on the 1st August, 1964, when the injured person was examined The proceeding at this stage was ex parte. On the 3rd August. 1964, the injured person filed a regular petition and the appellant was given a fresh opportunity to file his rejoinder, if he so chose. A rejoinder was filed by the appellant on the 2nd Septem