(1.) Quantum of compensation is the only challenge, in the Civil Miscellaneous Appeals, before us.
(2.) Arising out of an accident, dated 08.07.2012, Mr.Paul Raj, rider of the Motorcycle (Hero Honda), bearing Registration No.TN 24 Y 5252 and claimed to be a Pastor, by avocation and aged 47 years, died. Wife, aged about 43 years, son and daughter, aged about 20 and 18 years respectively and mother, aged about 62 years, have filed M.C.O.P.No.160 of 2012, on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sub Court, Hosur, claiming compensation of Rs.50,00,000/-.
(3.) In the same accident, Mr.Muniyappan, stated to be a pillion rider, aged about 22 years, at the time of accident and an Apprentice Technician in TVS Motor Company Ltd., Haritha Industrial Area, Hosur, has stated that he has sustained the following injuries,