G GUNASEKARI Vs. C S SURESH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) On 15/05/2009 at about 18.45 hrs Mr. Gajendran, a village Karnam aged about 55 years earning a monthly salary of Rs.11,322/- was killed in a road accident on the Sardar Patel Road, near Raj Bhavan Main Gate, Guindy while crossing the road pushing his bicycle. FIR was registered against the driver of the Mahendra Van bearing registration No.TN 20 B 7099 for causing death by his rash and negligent driving.

(2.) The widow, two children and mother filed claim petition against the owner and insurer of the Mahendra van Rs.16,05,000/- was sought as compensation.

(3.) Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Chennai awarded a sum of Rs.5,47,000/- compensation. The break up and reasoning is tabulated under:-