RESHMA Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) IN this case, Ruldu Ram expired at the age of 46 years in a vehicular accident, which took place on 13th July, 1994. The offending vehicle was the bus of Haryana Roadways bearing registration No. HR-26-A/1132. The claim petition was filed by the seven dependants. The Tribunal assessed the earning capacity of the deceased at Rs. 1500/- p.m. and the dependency was calculated at Rs. 1200/- p.m. and after applying a multiplier of 14 years, the Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs. 2,01,600/- as compensation with costs and interest @ 12% p.a from the date of filing of the claim petition till the payment. The appellants were not satisfied with the award. They filed the present appeal. The matter was referred to the Lok Adalat and the Lok Adalat recommended a sum of Rs. 2,78,800/-. Against the recommendations of the Lok Adalat, the State of Haryana has filed the present objections.

(2.) I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and with their assistance have gone through the record of this case.