AGNASHIA KHALKHO Vs. NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal by the claimants-appellants is for enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ranchi in Compensation Case No. 200 of 2003.

(2.) THE deceased was aged about 40 years and died in a motor vehicle accident. THE deceased while going to Gargaon from his house was dashed by a bus as a result of which he succumbed to the injuries. THE claimants, who are the widow, minor daughter and parents of the deceased jointly filed the claim application for the grant of compensation stating, inter alia, that the deceased was an agriculturist and was earning Rs. 3,000 per month. Evidence to that effect was led by the claimants but the Tribunal came to the different finding:

(3.) THIS appeal is, therefore, allowed and the amount of compensation is enhanced to Rs. 3,00,000 (rupees three lakh) which shall carry interest as awarded by the Tribunal. Appeal allowed.