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HIGH COURT OF MADRAS
Honourable Mr Justice ABDUL QUDDHOSE
THE UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD., – Appellant
Versus
MINOR B. GOWTHAM – Respondent
COMMON JUDGMENT
C.M.A. No.1318 of 2021 This appeal has been filed, questioning the quantum of compensation payable to the injured/accident victim, as according to the appellant/Insurance Company, the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal to the injured/accident victim is excess.
2.Insofar as the injured/accident victim is concerned, the Tribunal has awarded a total compensation of Rs.9,56,720/- as detailed hereunder:
| S.Nos. | Heads | Amount awarded by the Tribunal |
| 1. | Loss of income 12000x40=480000/100=4800; 12000+4800= 16800x12x18x15% | Rs.5,44,320.00 |
| 2. | Pain and suffering | Rs. 50,000.00 |
| 3. | Extra Nourishment | Rs. 40,000.00 |
| 4. | Attender charges | Rs. 50,000.00 |
| 5. | Transportation expenses | Rs. 15,000.00 |
| 6. | Medical bills | Rs. 2,57,400.00 |
| Total | Rs. 9,56,720.00 |
3.Insofar as the compensation awarded by the Tribunal to the injured/accident victim is concerned, the appellant/Insurance Company has challenged the impugned award on the ground that the Tribunal has erroneously adopted the multiplier method for awarding compensation to the injured/accident victim. The Medical Board has assessed 15%
permanent disability for the injured/accident victim. The Tribunal has
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