LAWS(JHAR)-2002-1-19

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD Vs. BISHUN SAO

Decided On January 29, 2002
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD Appellant
V/S
Bishun Sao Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) BISHUN Sao, son of late Hira Sao of Chatra filed Workmen Compensation Case No. 21 of 1992 for compensation under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").

(2.) HE was employed as driver of the bus (BR-2H-5893), owned by one Dineshwar Sharma of Gaya. On 5.1.1992, while on duty, he sustained injury, when another bus known as "Ranjan Bus" dashed his bus. On account of aforesaid injury his left femur-bone got fractured and he became permanently disable.

(3.) THE claimant's monthly wage was Rs. 1650/- and according to doctor's report he was 30 years old at the time of accident.