JUDGMENT

Introductory:

1. This appeal is directed against the order and decree dated 28.07.2011 passed in M.O.P.No.195 of 2009 by the Chairman, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-Additional District Judge, Vizianagaram (for short “the MACT”). The claimant before the learned MACT is the appellant herein.

2. Feeling aggrieved and dissatisfied by the quantum of compensation of Rs.1,91,000/- awarded as against the claim made for Rs.5,00,000/-, the present appeal is filed.

3. Respondent Nos.1 and 2 herein are the owner and the insurer of the Auto bearing Registration No.AP 35 U 5822 (hereinafter referred to as “the offending vehicle”).

Case of the Claimant:

4(i). On 21.07.2007, at about 01:30 p.m., when the petitioner / claimant was driving the offending vehicle which was loaded with chairs and when he reached near Gayatri College, he met with an accident. As a result of the said accident, the claimant sustained fracture of his right hand and other injuries all over his body. After the accident he was moved to Government Headquarters Hospital, Vizianagaram and from there he was shifted to KGH, Visakhapatnam for better tre