CMA No. 2695 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18.07.2025 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CMA No. 2695 of 2024 Munireddy ... Appellant Vs. 1. Singadurai. A 2.The Branch Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, No.1/127A, Trunk Road, Poonamalle, Chennai – 600 056. ...Respondents PRAYER: This Appeal has been filed under Section 173 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, to modify the order dated 25.08.2022 passed in MCOP No. 291 of 2019 on the file of MACT/Additional District Judge, Hosur. For Appellant : Mr. Pa. Sudesh Kumar For R2 : Mr.D. Venkatachalam. None appeared for R1 1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMA No. 2695 of 2024 JUDGMENT This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed to modify the order dated 25.08.2022 passed in MCOP No. 291 of 2019 on the file of MACT/Additional District Judge, Hosur( in short tribunal). 2. On 30.09.2018, at about 01.20 p.m., the claimant after filling petrol to his motorcycle bearing registration No. TN 70 J 6376, in the Sapthagiri Fuel Station petrol bunk, at Andhivadi check post – TVS road he was entering on main road with indicator, at that time the vehicle bearing registration No. TN 12 F 8448, driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner dashed against the claimant. Due to which, the claimant sustained grevious injuries. Thereafter, the claimant filed the petition before the tribunal claiming compensation. The second respondent contested the case by filing counter. After considering the oral and documentary evidence tribunal awarded compensation. Challenging the quantum of compensation the appellant filed this appeal. 3. The learned counsel for the appellant/claimant submits that due to the said accident the claimant left leg was amputated so the claimant being the agriculture coolie his entire livelihood is affected without considering the above fact the tribunal awarded very less amount as compensation. Hence, 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMA No. 2695 of 2024 he prays to enhance the compensation. On the other side, the learned counsel for the second respondent submits that the tribunal has rightly passed the award which needs no interference. Hence, he prays to dismiss this appeal. 4.Considering the fact that the claimant leg was amputated and also the medical board assessed 75% disability and also the cost of living at the time of the accident this Court is inclined to fix Rs.16,000/- as the notional income of the claimant. Accordingly, the claimant is entitled to Rs.20,73,600/-(16000x12x9x75/100) under the head of disability. Further, this court is inclined to fix Rs.50,000/- under head of pain and sufferings. Further, the claimant leg was amputated hence he would have taken extra nourishment and amputation may cause future medical expenses. Hence, this Court is inclined to fix Rs.50,000/- for future medical expenses and Rs.10,000/- for extra nourishment. Further, this Court is inclined to fix Rs.25,000/- for loss of amenities. The claimant has taken treatment of 17 days. Hence, this Court is inclined to fix Rs.10,000/- transportation expenses and Rs.15,000/- for attender charges. Except above modification, the award passed by the tribunal in other heads remain unchanged. 5. In view of the discussions made earlier, the award passed by the 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMA No. 2695 of 2024 Tribunal is modified as follows:- S.N o. Head Compensation awarded by the Tribunal Compensation awarded by this Court 1. Pain and sufferings Rs.2,000/- RS.50,000/- 2. Medical expenses Rs.2,000/- Rs.50,000/- 3. Future Medical Expenses Rs.2,000/- Rs.50,000/- 4. Transportation expenses Rs.2,000/- Rs.10,000/- 5. Extra Nourishment Rs.2,000/- Rs.10,000/- 6. Attender charges Rs.2,000/- Rs.15,000/- 7. Damages to cloths and article Nil Nil 8. Lost of amenities Rs.2,000/- Rs.25,000/- 9. For permanent disability Rs.6,00,268/- Rs.20,73,600/- 10 Total Rs.10,17,602/- Rs.22,83,600/- 6. After decuting 10% for contributory negligence, the claimant is entitled to Rs. 20,55,240/-. In view of the discussions made earlier, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is enhanced to Rs. 20,55,240/- . The 2nd respondent is directed to deposit the said amount - together with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of claim petition to the date of realisation, to the credit of MCOP No. 291 of 2019 on the file of MACT/Additional District Judge, Hosur, within a period eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgement. On such deposit, the 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMA No. 2695 of 2024 appellant/claimant is permitted to withdraw the award amount by making formal application before the Tribunal. 7. With the above direction, the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is partly allowed. No costs. 18.07.2025 pbl To 1. The MACT/Additional District Judge, Hosur. 2. The Section Officer, V.R Section, High Court, Madras. 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMA No. 2695 of 2024 T.V.THAMILSELVI,J. Pbl CMA No. 2965 of 2024 18.07.2025 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis