1. The appellant suffered injuries in a motor vehicular accident that occurred on 07.07.2007 due to negligent driving of motor vehicle described as Eicher Canter bearing registration No. HR-63A-1332, which was admittedly insured against third party risk with the third respondent (insurer) covering the period in question. The injuries suffered included compound fractures in the lower limbs, they leading to amputation of the left leg below knee, and of second and third metatarsals of the right foot, rendering him permanently disabled, the disability having been assessed by a board of doctors of Safdarjung hospital (Ex.PW-1/2) to be permanent to the extent of sixty nine per cent (69%) in relation to both lower limbs.

2. On his claim petition (Suit No. 662/2008), instituted on 19.09.2007, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (the tribunal), after inquiry, awarded compensation in the sum of Rs. 4,12,400/- and directed the insurer to pay the same with interest @ 7.5% per annum.

3. This appeal was filed by the appellant seeking enhancement of the compensation. Notice was issued only to the third respondent (insurer) whose presence has been secured. The matter was directed to be show