On 6 12 1982 at about 6.00 p.m., the said respondent along with his wife was going on a scooter in the city of Bangalore when an accident took place with a bus bearing No.
This appeal, has been filed on behalf of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation challenging the validity of the award given by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal V, Bangalore City in a motor accident case which has been affirmed by the High Court.
The High Court has also enhanced the rate of interest over the amount awarded as companypensation from 6 to 12 on a cross objection filed on behalf of Respondent 1 hereinafter referred to as the respondent .
An appeal was filed against the said award on behalf of the appellant Corporation.
Because of the aforesaid accident, serious injuries were sustained by the respondent including fractures of bone.
23,32,900 and directed payment of interest at the rate of 6 per annum of the said amount from the date of filing the application.
The appeal filed on behalf of the Corporation was dismissed but the High Court enhanced the rate of interest from 6 to 12.
The Tribunal after companysideration of the relevant materials including the evidence adduced on behalf of the parties, awarded an amount of Rs.
MYF 700 belonging to the appellant Corporation.
The respondent also filed a cross objection and sought enhancement of the amount of companypensation including the rate of interest.
It may be mentioned that the said respondent was working as Mechanical Engineer at Houston, Texas, at U.S.A. on monthly salary of Rs.
The respondent claimed an amount of Rs.
Leave granted.
31,55,004.04 as companypensation for the injuries suffered by him on account of the accident aforesaid.
15,000, in terms of dollars, it was 2000 per month.
