BASAPPA Vs. BASVARAJ M. TUPPAD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) The compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 awarded to the appellant has been reduced from Rs.4,28,376.00 to Rs.1,71,350.00 by the High Court.

(3.) The injury suffered by the appellant-claimant is loss of one eye and the physical disability suffered though is to the extent of 30%, the same, in our considered view, has resulted in 100% loss of the earning capacity of the appellant. This is because the appellant was a professional driver and employed as such.