JUDGMENT :

1. Being not satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded in the order and decree, dated 07.11.2006, passed in O.P.No.818 of 2002 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (VIII-Additional District Judge), Nizamabad, the appellant/claimant preferred the present appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.

2. The facts, in brief, are as under:

3. The appellant filed a petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act claiming compensation of Rs.8,00,000/- for the injuries sustained by him in a road accident that occurred on 13.05.2002 at about 11.00 A.M. It is stated that on that day, the appellant, along with others, was boarded the Auto bearing No. A.P 25 T 6051 and when the Auto reached near Jakranpalli Village Thanda, the driver of the said Auto drove it in a rash and negligent manner with high speed and dashed one Nunavath Pram Kumar, who was going on a cycle towards Padkal Thanda, and thereafter to a bullock cart and the Auto was turned turtle, as a result of which, the appellant and other inmates of the Auto sustained injuries. The appellant filed cla