PREM Vs. BABU LAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) THIS appeal has been preferred on behalf of appellant-dependents of deceased Hardayal for enhancement of compensation awarded by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Behror, Distt. Alwar vide judgment dated 3.11.1999 whereby a sum of Rs.1,51,200/- was awarded by way of compensation for the death of deceased caused in the accident.

(3.) ACCORDINGLY, appeal of the injured-appellant is partly allowed and the Award passed by the learned Tribunal is modified to the extent that the injured-appellant shall get a sum of Rs.1,37,448/- by way of additional enhanced compensation from the date of appeal i.e. 15.3.2000, with 6% interest to be paid within three months. Thereafter interest shall be paid @9% per annum. The rest of the terms of award shall remain unchanged. Record be sent forthwith.