JUDGMENT :

Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is preferred under Section 30 of the Workmen Compensation Act, against the Award dated 21.09.2015 made in WC No.55 of 2014 on the file of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour-II, Chennai.

The Award dated 21.09.2015 passed by the Deputy Commissioner of Labour-II, Chennai in WC No.55 of 2014, is under challenge in the present Civil Miscellaneous Appeal.

2. The substantial question of law raised by the appellant is that whether the Deputy Commissioner of Labour is correct in fixing the monthly income of the claimant lesser than that of the minimum wages fixed by the Central Government in its Notification dated 31.05.2010, stating that the minimum wages would be a sum of Rs.8,000/- per month. Further, it is contended that interest is to be granted from the date of accident.

3. The accident occurred on 10.11.2014. There is no dispute between the parties regarding the occurrence and the claimant sustained injuries.

4. The factum regarding the accident as well as the liability are established through documents and evidences. However, there is no sufficient evidence to establish the income of the claimant and in the absence of any acceptable evidence,