ANNAKUTTY Vs. ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The claimants in a proceedings for compensation before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal have come up in this appeal challenging the inadequacy of the quantum of compensation granted by the Tribunal.

(2.) One Kunjappachan, aged 58 years died on 15.03.2011 on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident took place on 30.12.2010. It is stated in the claim petition that he was a fish vender. His wife and four children were the claimants in the proceedings. A sum of Rs. 6,50,000/- was the claim made in the proceedings. As against the said claim, the Tribunal has granted to the claimants a sum of Rs. 4,72,800/- by way of compensation. It is aggrieved by the inadequacy of the said compensation that the claimants have come up in this appeal.

(3.) Heard the learned counsel for the parties.