VASU DEVADIGA Vs. VASANTHA POOJARY AND ORS.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THOUGH this matter is posted today for orders on I.A., the same is taken up for final disposal, with the consent of learned counsel appearing for both the parties and having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case.

(2.) THE Tribunal by its judgment and award, has awarded a sum of Rs. 5,34,000/ - under different heads with interest at 6% per annum from the date of petition till realization, as against the claim of the claimants for a sum of Rs. 30,00,000/ -, on account of the death of the deceased Sri. Keshava Devadiga, in the road traffic accident.

(3.) IT is the further case of the claimants that, deceased was aged about 24 years, hale and healthy prior to the accident, working as a Tipper Lorry driver under one Mr. Mahesh and earning Rs. 10,000/ - per month and Rs. 50/ - as batta and looking after the welfare of the family. The untimely death of the deceased has affected the social and financial condition of the family as they have lost their earning member, apart from mental shock and agony.