(1.) THOUGH this matter is posted today for orders, with the consent of learned counsel appearing for both the parties, the same is taken up for final disposal.
(2.) THIS is a claimant's appeal against the impugned judgment and award dated 24/01/2012 passed in MVC No.1995/2006, by the Principal District Judge and Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal -II, Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore, ( for short ' Tribunal'), for enhancement of compensation.
(3.) BY its judgment and award, the Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs. 14,38,750/ - under different heads with interest at 6% p.a., on Rs. 11,38,750/ - (i.e., excluding future medical expenses) from the date of petition till its realization as against the claim made by the appellant for a sum of Rs. 50,00,000/ -, on account of the injuries sustained by him in the road traffic accident.