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T. AMARNATH GOUD
Biplab Pal – Appellant
Versus
Chandan Patari – Respondent
JUDGMENT
T. Amarnath Goud, J. - This instant appeal has been filed under Section 173 of the M.V. Act, 1988 against the award dated 16.08.2019 passed by the learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, West Tripura, Agartala Court No. 5, in T.S. (MAC) No. 412 of 2011.
2. Brief facts, leading to this case are that on 21.06.2011 at about 12.40 hours, the appellant herein was proceeding to Ramrai Bari by riding his bicycle. On the way to the junction of the village, he found his friend Dwibyendu Chowdhury and he got down from the bicycle and was talking with him. At that time, one commander jeep bearing registration No. TR-03-3192 coming from Ramrai Bari towards Jolaibari and a Maruti Vehicle bearing No. WB-025-7527 coming from Jolaibari collided face to face and thereafter dashed the appellant-herein and his friend. It is alleged that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the drivers of both vehicles. Due to the accident, the claimant-appellant herein sustained fracture injuries and was shifted to Jolaibari PHC wherefrom he was referred to GBP hospital, Agartala for better treatment and he remained admitted there till 23.06.2011. As there was no progress of
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