SAVITRI DEVI Vs. NAIK DEWAN SINGH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is for enhancement of compensation against the award of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal, dated 10.5.1985 which, on a claim petition under Section 110-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, had awarded a sum of Rs. 38,400/- as compensation to the claimants with 9% interest on account of the death of Gurdial Singh, who was the husband of claimant No. 1 and father of claimant No. 2, 3 and 4, who are minor children.

(2.) IN the instant case, the death of the deceased is not disputed. The only dispute is with regard to the quantum of compensation. The Tribunal while awarding compensation had assessed the dependency of the deceased at Rs. 200/- after deducting 1/3rd amount i.e. Rs. 100/- as his personal expenditure. By applying a multiplier of 16, the Tribunal had awarded a sum of Rs. 38,400/- as compensation.