right radius and right ulna, right radial nerve palsy and lacerated wounds. The appellant was assessed by the District Medical Board, Wayanad, and they found that she has permanent disability of 43% going by the McBride scale for the whole body and on assessment as per the National Institute of Orthopaedically Handicapped scale, she has suffered a permanent disability of 66%. I am of the opinion that the Tribunal ought to have taken the permanent disability at 66% since it is the functional disability assessed. The report of the Medical Board also shows that the appellant had difficulty for lifting weight, for carrying out household activities, partial ankylosis of the right shoulder and elbow with 50% loss of movements. Going by the nature of the injuries and the permanent disability suffered by the appellant, I am of the opinion that the amount awarded under the heads pain and suffering and loss of amenities should be increased to Rs.40,000/- and Rs.25,000/- respectively. The Tribunal has granted Rs.5,000/- towards loss of earning power, which is not justified since the applicant is being awarded compensation under the head permanent disability. The bystander expens es also shall be increased to Rs.200/- per day. On the basis of the above, the amount of compensation is recalculated in the manner shown in the table below
