LAWS(GAU)-1999-2-3

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD Vs. DHAN BAHADUR GURUNG

Decided On February 01, 1999
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Appellant
V/S
DHAN BAHADUR GURUNG Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against the judgment and Award dated 29.8.91 passed by the learned Tribunal, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal in case No. MACT-8/91. awarding compensation of Rs. 1,68,000/- to the claimant. The learned Tribunal has fixed the monthly contribution to his family at Rs. 700/- and applied multiplier of 20 years which comes to Rs 1,68,000/-.

(2.) I have heard Mr. B. N. Sarmah, learned counsel for the appellant as well as Mr. Anil Roy, learned counsel for the Claimant/ respondent.

(3.) This appeal has been preferred by the insurance Company. Mr. Sarmah raised two contentions;