ORDER :

Since, both the appeals are arising out of the same award dated 31.01.2017 passed in Claim Case No. 03/2016 by the Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhanupratappur, District North Bastar Kanker, CG, they are being heard and decided by this common order. Parties are referred to their status before the learned Tribunal.

2. MAC No. 281 of 2017 has been filed by the claimant seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded in his favour by the learned Tribunal.

3. MAC No. 1056 of 2017 has been filed by the insurance company challenging the liability fastened upon it to pay the compensation.

4. Facts of the case in brief is that the claimant who happens to be aged about 54 years met with an accident by rash and negligent driving of the offending vehicle (school bus) bearing registration No. CG 19 F 0171 driven by the driver – Nidhish P.R., owned by the Life Academy School Pakhanjore and insured with the insurance company.

5. Further pleading of the claim application reflects that the claimant suffered 40 % permanent disability and he spent huge amount on his treatment, he