1. The appellant while driving his scooter bearing registration no. DL 4SM 8683 on 08.05.2007 suffered injuries when his scooter was hit by Tata tempo bearing registration no. DL1LD 3660, the latter having been driven in a negligent manner. On his accident claim case (case no. 313/2008) instituted on 13.07.2007, the tribunal held inquiry and, by judgment dated 23.03.2011, accepted the case for compensation holding the tempo driver responsible. Compensation in the total sum of Rs. 80,700/- was awarded, the liability having been fastened against the third respondent (national insurance), insurer of the tempo, such amount inclusive of Rs. 5,700/- towards treatment expenses; Rs. 20,000/- towards pain & suffering; Rs. 5,000/- on account of conveyance & special diet and lumpsum amount of Rs. 50,000/- due to disability.

2. The appellant felt aggrieved and came up with the present appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.

3. The appeal was put in the list of ‘regulars’ to come up on its turn as per order dated 28.01.2016. When it is taken up for hearing, there is no appearance on behalf of the appellant. The matter has been considered with the assistance of counsel representi