(1.) This appeal is directed against the judgment and award passed by the Fast Track Court -I, Dharwad in MVC No. 913/2009.
(2.) The facts in brief are:
(3.) It transpires that the deceased was working as a Sheristedar in the office of the Assistant Commissioner, Dharwad and drawing a salary of Rs. 18,303/ - per month. The claimants i.e., wife and the son of the deceased filed the claim petition claiming compensation of Rs. 29,96,000/ - before the claim Tribunal.