SUNDARAM Vs. MANAGING DIRECTOR, M. T. C. LTD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal filed by the claimant for enhancement of compensation.

(2.) On 27th December 2010 while the deceased Shanthi travelling on the pillion of the motorcycle driven by her husband was hit by MTC bus driven rashly and negligently by its driver. Shanthi died 3 days after the accident . At the time of her death, she was 49 years old working as sithaal (woman help in construction) earning Rs. 250/- per day. Hence, claim petition laid by her husband, two sons and daughter seeking Rs.10,00,000/- compensation.

(3.) The Tribunal on considering the evidence placed by the claimant and the oral evidence of RW1 the official of the respondent Transport Corporation, awarded Rs.4,41,000 as composition to the claimant?s with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from 08/04/2011 till the date of deposit with costs. The award amount was apportioned among the claimant?s as below: