9.From the medical records, it could be seen that the respondent fell down from the moving train his right leg was cut and so he was admitted in Rex Ortho Hospital, wherein his right leg was amputated above knee. The medical records were also produced by the Railway and from that it could be seen that the nature of the injury has been proved and the right leg of the respondent was amputated and the Doctor's certified that the amputation in question is a scheduled injury under item No.18 of the Compensation Rules. The Rule 3 of the Compensation Rules specifies a sum of Rs.2,80,000/- as compensation for amputation below hip with stump exceeding 5” in length measured from tip of great trenchantore but not beyond middle thigh. The nature of the injuries sustained by the respondent would clearly falls under No.18 of the schedule and accordingly, the Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs.2,80,000/- as compensation and this Court finds that reasonable amount was awarded by the Tribunal as per the schedule. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the said order passed by the Tribunal. The tribunal has appreciated the evidence in proper perspective and based on the facts and the common sense and realities. Since Sections 123 and 124-A are beneficial legislations in the interest of public and it has to be liberally construed so as to fulfil the object of the said provisions and as such, the tribunal has rightly held that the respondent's accident comes under Section 124-A and has rightly awarded the compensation to a sum of Rs.2,80,000/- with interest at 9% per annum.
