sat in appeal over the same unless the assessment contains serious discrepancy warranting reduction. In this case, the appellant was a coolie and the said fact is not seriously disputed. The injuries sustained were on the spine and the records indicate that the movement of the spine was restricted substantially. Therefore, such an injury will have serious consequences as far as the employment of a coolie is concerned and he will have to face serious difficulties and discomforts while carrying out the responsibilities attached with his employment. Therefore, under no circumstances, the percentage of disability of 15% can be treated as unreasonable for assessing the compensation for loss of earning power. Accordingly, I deem it appropriate to accept the said percentage of disability. While re-assessing the compensation with the above-revised criteria, the compensation for disability and consequential loss of earning capacity can be calculated as Rs.1,05,300/- [4500 x 12 x 13 x 15/100]. The amount already awarded by the Tribunal is Rs.27,300/-. Therefore, an additional amount of Rs.78,000/- is awarded. The Tribunal awarded compensation towards loss of earnings only for a period of one month. Considering the nature of injuries which includes spinal injuries, I deem it appropriate to grant compensation for two
