KASHINATH BARH Vs. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is preferred by the claimant -appellant against the judgement dated 31st July, 2006 passed by the learned Judge of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Alipore, South 24 - Parganas in M.A.C.C. No. 184 of 2006 by which the Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 30,000/ - only.

(2.) THE claimant -appellant sustained injuries in the motor accident on 16.9.2001 and was treated in the hospital, but ultimately suffered from permanent partial disablement to the extent of 30%. The claimant -appellant claimed compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/ - by filing application under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

(3.) THE respondent -Insurance Company contested the claim proceeding before the Tribunal but the owner of the offending vehicle did not contest the claim.