(1.) Heard the learned counsel for the parties.
(2.) The appellants are the rider, owner, and the insurance company concerned with TVS Scooty bearing registration No. GA-07-D-9447 was held to be involved in an accident that took place on 15/11/2011 at 14.50 hours near Sreyas Society, Alto Santa Cruz, Goa, in which Joseph John D'Souza who was riding a Suzuki scooter bearing registration No. AP-31-BF-4288 sustained grievous injuries and died.
(3.) The appellants challenge the judgment and award dtd. 30/6/2015 in Claim Petition No.28/2012, instituted by respondent Nos. 1 to 4 (claimants) by which the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Panaji (Tribunal) has awarded respondent Nos. 1 to 4 the compensation of Rs.38,25,000.00 together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of institution of the petition till realization of the amount.