MANJIT KAUR Vs. SUBESH SINGH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) ALL the appeals are connected and are disposed of by a common order.

(2.) THE appeal FAO No. 1074 of 1998 is for enhancement of compensation for death of a male aged 28 years. The accident had taken place on 25.10.1993. The claimants were widow, minor son and parents. It was stated that the deceased was a mechanic working in Sardoolgarh but finding that there had been no document placed on record about his status as a mechanic or that he was having any shop in Sardoolgarh, the tribunal took his income at 1200/ - per month equivalent to an un -skilled worker. I will have no reason to re -assess the head of income. The tribunal assessed a compensation of Rs. 1,53,600/ -. I shall re -work the compensation under various heads, taking note of the decisions that have been now rendered in making possible a prospect of future increase and allowing for a larger sum towards loss of consortium and loss of love and affection. The various heads of compensation are tabulated as under: -

(3.) THE award is modified and the appeal is allowed to the above extent.