GURBACHAN KAUR Vs. BHUPINDER SINGH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE appeal is for enhancement of claim for compensation for death of a male, aged 30 years. The accident was on 17.10.1995. The deceased was a Patwari in Revenue Department, said to be earning about Rs. 5,000/ - per month. The claimant was the sister.

(2.) AT the time of trial, the sister gave evidence to the effect that she had been employed as a teacher on 20.12.1996 and was earning Rs. 7,300/ - per month. The Tribunal, therefore, observed that her own dependency lasted for only 1 year and 2 months and assessed the compensation of Rs. 14,000/ -.

(3.) THE additional amount of compensation will attract interest at 7.5% per annum from the date of petition till date of payment. The liability shall be in the same manner as assessed already by the Tribunal.