5.3. To prove the disability, the claimant has examined Dr. Naresh Khanna. He has stated that the claimant has suffered 38% permanent physical disability. To prove medical bills, the claimant has examined Manoj Ghag, Receptionist in Life Line Hospital at Exhibit-22. He has stated that the claimant was admitted in their hospital on 18th January 2013 and was discharged on 27th January 2013. The claimant has paid the hospital bill of Rs.1,24,043/- towards hospitalisation, it is at Exhibit-25. The discharge card is at Exhibit-26. In cross-examination, this witness has stated that yet the claimant has to pay Rs.74,043/- towards hospital bills. To prove the income, the claimant has examined himself. He has stated that he was working as Chairman of Janani Co-op. Credit Society (Pathpedi) and he was earning Rs.25,000/- per month. After the accident, he could not attend his duties for a period of six months, hence, he did not receive any remuneration for the said period. In my view, as per the evidence of AW2, the claimant has paid hospitalisation bill of Rs.1,24,043/- and he was yet to pay Rs.74,043/-. Hence, the claimant is entitled for Rs.1,98,086/- for medical bills. Though the claimant has stated that he was receiving Rs.25,000/- as remuneration, the Chairman of the Co-operative Credit Society, it cannot be considered as salary. Considering 38% permanent physical disability of the claimant, he was admitted in the hospital for couple of days, considering pain ans sufferings, loss of income, future prospects, special diet, attendance
