JUDGMENT : P.K. Misra, J. - This appeal has been filed by the claimant claiming higher compensation. 2. An accident took place on 22.10.1991 on National Highway No. 5 near Keshpur (Ganjam) due to rash and negligent driving of the vehicle bearing number NGA 6307, as a result of which the claimant who was going on a cycle sustained injuries. He was first removed to the Upgraded Primary Health Centre, Khalikote, and thereafter referred to M.K.C.G. Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. The claimant filed claim application claiming Rs. 50,000/- as compensation. The owner remained exparte. The Insurance Company filed written statement challenging the allegations in the claim application. On consideration of the materials on record, the Tribunal found that the accident took place due to rash and negligent driving of the driver of the Truck and awarded a sum of Rs. 2,000/- only an compensation. The said Award of the Tribunal is under challenge by the claimant claiming higher compensation. No independent appeal or Cross-Objection has been filed on behalf of the owner or the Insurance Company. 3. The only question which falls for consideration is the quantum of compensation payable. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant had filed an application to call for the bed-head ticket relating to the present appellant. Pursuant to order dated 12.2.1998, the said document had been called for since the same was required for fair disposal of the appeal. The bed-head ticket is admitted as additional evidence and marked as Ext. 6. On perusal of the said bed-head ticket it is apparent that the appellant had sustained multiple injuries on different parts of the body including vital places like just below the eye, near the ear etc. The bed-head ticket indicates that the appellant was treated as an indoor patient in M.K.C.G. Medical College and Hospital for seven days. Though the injuries appear to be bruises and apparently not serious, the very fact that the appellant was hospitalised for a period of seven days itself indicates that there was some complication in the matter. The appellant sustained several injuries. Keeping in view the situs of those injuries, it is apparent that the appellant must have been under immense shock and pain immediately after the accident. Having regard to all these aspects, I consider that payment of further sum of Rs. The appellant sustained several injuries. Keeping in view the situs of those injuries, it is apparent that the appellant must have been under immense shock and pain immediately after the accident. Having regard to all these aspects, I consider that payment of further sum of Rs. 15,000/- would represent a fair compensation in the facts and circumstances of the case. 4. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed and it is directed that the Insurance Company shall pay a further sum of Rs. 15,000/- to the claimant-appellant. The aforesaid amount of Rs. 15,000/- shall be paid by the Insurance Company by 31st October, 1998. If the said amount is not paid within the stipulated period, it shall carry interest at the rate of 12 per cent thereafter. There will be no order as to costs. Final Result : Allowed