Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds amputee workman’s compensation for 100% loss of earning capacity despite 40% disability

The appellant challenged the Commissioner’s order on two grounds.

Firstly, that qualified medical practitioners had assessed the respondent’s physical disability at 40 per cent, and therefore, loss of earning capacity could not be more than 40 per cent.

Secondly, the interest awarded was opposed, stating that first compensation was to be determined and only on default in payment, could interest be awarded.

Source: Barandbench