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HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Hon`ble Mr Justice C. SARAVANAN
RAMASAMY – Appellant
Versus
R.RAJAMANI – Respondent
JUDGMENT
This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed by the appellant-
claimant against the impugned Judgment and Decree dated 06.09.2013 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Principal District Judge, Namakkal, in M.C.O.P.No.83 of 2010. This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed for enhancement of compensation.
2. By the impugned Judgment and Decree, the Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs.4,49,688/- together with interest at 7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition till the date of deposit, to the appellant/claimant.
3. The break up of the amount awarded by the Lower Court are summarised below:-
| S.No. | Heads | Amount awarded by the Tribunal |
| 1 | For partial permanent disability (Rs.3,000 x 12 x 16 x 60%) | Rs. 3,45,600/- |
| 2 | For Medical Expenses Ex.PW.4 | Rs. 59,088/- |
| 3 | For pain and sufferings | Rs. 25,000/- |
| 4 | For Extra nourishment | Rs. 10,000/- |
| 5 | For Transport Charges | Rs. 10,000/- |
Total * Rs. 4,49,688
4. The brief facts of the case is that when the appellant/claimant was travelling as a cleaner in MGV Mini Lorry bearing Reg.No.TN 48 J 2133 driven by its driver allegedly in a rash and negligent manner when it hit an ongoing lorry at bac
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