LAWS(APH)-2002-12-106

ADDALA LAKSHMI Vs. G SUBHADRAMMA

Decided On December 27, 2002
ADDALA LAKSHMI Appellant
V/S
G.SUBHADRAMMA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this appeal, an important question as to the interpretation of Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act arises for consideration.

(2.) Before delving into the legal aspects, it is necessary to refer to the facts leading to the filing of the appeal.

(3.) One Mr. Addala Narayana Murthy Raju was employed as driver on the bus belonging to the 1st respondent herein namely Smt. G. Subhadramma. On 7-4-1996 at about 9-45 p.m, while the bus was plying from Sarika to Vizianagaram, it turned turtile at Zonnalavalasa Railway Gate and in the said accident Addala Narayana Murthy Raju died while on duty. Therefore, L.Rs. laid a claim for compensation under Section 164 and 166 of Motor Vehicles Act.