nature of work done by the first respondent, a sum of Rs.9,000/per month is fixed as his notional income. Due to the injuries sustained by the first respondent in the accident, he would not have attended his work atleast for a period of five months. Thus, the first respondent is entitled to a sum of Rs.45,000/(Rs.9,000/- X 5 months) towards loss of income. The Tribunal has not granted any amount towards pain and sufferings, loss of amenities and damages to clothes. Due to the injuries sustained by him in the accident, the first respondent would have suffered some pain. Therefore, he is entitled to a sum of Rs.25,000/towards pain and sufferings, Rs.20,000/- towards loss of amenities and Rs.1,000/- towards damages to clothes. Initially the first respondent has taken first aid treatment at Government Hospital, Hosur and thereafter he has taken treatment as inpatient at Vijay Hospital, Hosur for 8 days from 15.08.2012 to 22.08.2012 and further, he has taken outpatient treatment at Ashok Hospital on 22.08.2012. Considering the nature of injuries and period of treatment taken by the first respondent, the amounts awarded by the Tribunal towards extra nourishment, transportation and attendant charges are enhanced to Rs.10,000/-, Rs.7,500/- and Rs.15,000/- respectively as the amounts awarded by the Tribunal are meagre. The amount awarded by the Tribunal towards medical expenses is just and reasonable and hence, the same is confirmed. Thus, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is modified as follows:
