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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.Sounthar
R.P.David Jawahar – Appellant
Versus
Panayam Cements and Mineral Industries Limited – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
S.Sounthar, J.
The appellant/injured claimant, not being satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Special Subordinate Court, Krishnagiri in MCOP.No.837 of 2018, dated 05.04.2021, has come by way of this Civil Miscellaneous Appeal.
2. It is not in dispute that the claimant got injured on 12.03.2018 in a road accident. Both the counsel appearing for the appellant and the respondents have not advanced arguments on the aspects of negligence and liability. Therefore, the facts necessary for deciding negligence and liability have not been discussed in this judgment. The present appeal is confined to the quantum of compensation.
3. Heard the learned counsel for appellant/claimant and the learned counsel for second respondent/Insurance Company.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the appellant/claimant submits that due to the accident, the petitioner suffered fracture injury in the right hand. Therefore, the Medical Board assessed the disability at 85%. However, the Tribunal reduced it to 50% without any basis. The learned counsel further submitted that the notional income fixed by the Tribunal at Rs.8,500/- is very much on the lower s
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