This appeal under Section 30 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 is preferred by United India Insurance Company Ltd. challenging the Judgment and award dated 21.6.2003 passed by the W.C. Commissioner, Kamrup, Guwahati in W.C Case No.82 of 2002.

2. By that judgment and award, the W.C. Commissioner, directed the insurance company to make payment of Rs.1,45,195/- to the claimant within 30 days from the date of order failing which interest @ 9 % per annum of the awarded amount has been directed.

3. Dimbeswar Das as claimant approached the W.C. Commissioner, Guwahati at Ulubari stating that he was employed as conductor in vehicle No. AMK-8456 owned by Sabitri Bala Das. On 19.10.2001, while he was driving vehicle from Mandia towards Barpeta, it met with an accident at about 3.30 pm on being hit by another bus from the backside. As a result of the accident, he fell down on the front portion of the bus and sustained fracture injury on his left hand. He also sustained serious injury on his head, chest and left thigh apart from injuries on various other parts of the body. He was immediately taken to Barpeta Civil Hospital. X-Ray examination was held. It was found that he had suff