(O&M) Attar Singh v. General Manager,

Anuradha 2018.03.05 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document FAO No. 1150 of 1993 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH FAO No. 1150 of 1993 (O&M) Date of Decision : 26.2.2018 Attar Singh ....Appellant VS The General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Bhiwani and another ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY TEWARI

Present:

Mr. R.S.Sangwan, Advocate for the appellant.

None for the respondents.

**** AJAY TEWARI, J.(Oral) This appeal has been filed against the award of the Commissioner dated 17.2.1993 under the Workmen's compensation Act. The appellant was working as a black smith with the Haryana Roadways when, an accident took place on 20.1.1984. He lost the vision of his eyes which as per him resulted in 70% permanent disability. He filed the claim petition and the Commissioner after noticing that his salary was Rs. 1080/- per month, awarded him a sum of Rs. 12,600/- as per the schedule of the Workmen's compensation Act, 1923. Learned counsel has not been able to show me how this calculation is wrong. It cannot be also lost sight of that the entire concept of disablement in the

Anuradha 2018.03.05 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document FAO No. 1150 of 1993 (O&M) Workmen's compensation Act hinges around reduction in earning capacity. In the present case, admittedly there was no reduction in the income of the appellant.

Resultantly, no fault can be found with the award of the Commissioner.

The appeal stands dismissed.

Since the main case has been decided, the pending C.M, if any, also stand disposed of.

26.2.2018 (AJAY TEWARI) anuradha JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned - Yes/No Whether reportable - Yes/No