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"From the facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the view that A13, the certificate issued from the KIMS hospital cannot be ignored. The evidence shows that the only option available is to undergo cochlear implant surgery, which may require Rs.8,25,000/=, as per Ext.A13, if the same is to be performed in the KIMS hospital, which appears to be most convenient for the applicant. A young lady has been deprived of all her amenities and put to disability as above in the prima stage and even the wedded life is virtually spoiled. Future treatment is essential and the only reasonable course is to undergo surgery as stated above whether the same succeeds or not. No doubt, this involves much expense. Anyhow, the fact remains that compensation on account of permanent disability etc. has already been granted as above. So, it is not feasible to award Rs.8,25,000/= for future treatment as contended by the applicant. Yet in the interest of justice, it is quite essential to award a substantial amount for the purpose of future treatment. I am of the view that an amount of Rs.3,50,000/= is allowable on this count. The amount awarded as a whole comes to Rs.8,58,250/=."

6. Learned counsel for the claimant would, in fact, point out that Ext.A13 Certificate issued from the Cochlear Implant Surgeon Kims, would show that the amount of Rs.8,25,000/= is required for carrying out the treatment. But, apart from examining the husband of the claimant, there is no evidence. The person who issued Ext.A13 has not been examined. Learned counsel for the claimant would submit that the claimant is prepared to adduce evidence in this matter. In view of the nature of the finding which we have adverted to, we feel that the question as to whether any amount has to be awarded towards future medical treatment and, if any amount has to be awarded, what is the quantum of the amount to be awarded, should be decided with an opportunity to the parties to adduce additional evidence. However, we see no reason why we should disturb the quantum fixed apart from Rs.3,50,000=. Thus, the upshot of this discussion is that both the Appeals are partly allowed and the Appeals are remanded back to the tribunal for deciding the issue as to whether after awarding Rs.4,08,000/=, taking 100 per cent disability, there is any warrant for awarding any amount towards future medical treatment and if any amount is liable to be awarded, what is to be the quantum of such amount. We make it clear that we are confirming the award of compensation in a sum of Rs.5,08,250/= with interest at 7.5 per cent as already awarded and we are only modifying the Award in so far as it relates to the award of Rs.3,50,000/=. The parties will appear before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Neyyattinkara on 10.9.2009.