V.PAVITHRAN Vs. SIRAF

JUDGEMENT

(1.) LEAVE granted.

(2.) THE appellant was working as a conductor in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation. He met with an accident on 8.1.1993 in which he suffered serious injuries on the pelvic region. On various heads he claimed a total compensation of Rs.6,98,300/-. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ("Tribunal", for short) found that the accident occurred due to negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle which was insured with the third respondent. But the Tribunal awarded a compensation of only Rs.2,47,500/- to the appellant with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.

(3.) WE have heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties.