evidence and came to the conclusion that the Lorry insured with the appellant was responsible for the accident. However, considering the fact that the injured claimant did not possess driving licence to ride the motorcycle, the Tribunal apportioned the negligence in the ratio of 90 : 10 as between the appellant and the injured claimant. As far as the quantum of compensation, the Tribunal has taken into consideration the notional income fixed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court for vegetable vendor and fixed the monthly income of the deceased at Rs.6,500/-. Considering the fact that the injured claimant's right leg above knee was amputated and he was a construction labour by avocation, the Tribunal held that the occupational disability of the injured claimant is 100%. After adding 40% towards future prospects and applying multiplier of 18, the Tribunal calculated the loss of income at Rs.18,14,400/-. Apart from the above, Rs.5,000/- towards medical expenditure, Rs.3,000/- towards transportation, Rs.25,000/- towards extra nourishment and Rs.10,000/towards attendant charges was awarded. Altogether, a sum of Rs.18,57,400/- was awarded as total compensation to the claimants with 7.5% interest per annum from the date of petition till the date of realisation. Challenging the negligence and quantum, the insurance
