1. This appeal under Section 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (for short the 'Act') against the order-dated September 13, 1989 passed in case No. 2/WC/N.F./1989 by the Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation at Ambikapur (for short 'Commissioner').

2. C.P. Siddique since deceased a workman was in the employment of the appellant – M.P. Electricity Board (for short the 'Board') as Testing Attendant at Patna Sub-Station Sarguja, who on May 30, 1985 at about 10 a.m. while attending the fuse received electric shock, as a result of which he fell down and received injuries i.e. fracture of ribs, spinal cord and vertebral column. He was taken to Primary Health Centre, from there to Ambikapur. His condition did not improve, hence, was shifted to Nagpur for expert treatment, but, his condition did not improve. He became totally disabled. After notice under Section 10 of the Act, he filed his claim before the Commissioner. The Commissioner after recording of evidence ordered the employer to pay compensation of Rs. 1,05,895 with 50% penalty, however, did not i award interest, hence, this appeal. During the pendency of this appeal the workman died, his sole legal representative,