Though these appeals are listed for admission, with

the consent of both the parties, it is taken up for final

disposal.

2.

Heard learned counsel for both the parties.

3.

These two appeals are filed by the claimants

questioning the quantum of compensation awarded in MVC

Nos.679/2013 and 680/2013.

4.

Factual matrix of the case of the claimants

before the Tribunal is that on 01.07.2012 when the

claimants were proceeding in vehicle bearing No.KA-17/A-

490 from Tumminakatti village towards Harihar, at that

time a KSRTC bus bearing No.KA-17/F-1030 came in a

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rash and negligent manner and dashed to the vehicle in

which the claimants were proceeding. As a result, both of

the claimants have sustained injuries and fracture of fibula

and displaced fracture of patella and they took treatment

as inpatients and have suffered permanent disability and

hence laid a claim before the Tribunal.

5.

The Tribunal after considering both the oral and

documentary evidence on record, awarded compensation

of Rs.98,900/- in MVC No.679/2013 and Rs.96,500/- in

MVC No.680/2013 with interest at 7% p.a. Hence, present

two

appeals

are

filed

by

the

claimants

seeking

enhancement of compensation.

6.

Learned couns