ORDER :

Leave granted.

2. We have heard the learned counsels for the parties.

3. The only issue that would require the decision of this Court is on the quantum of compensation that should be awarded to the appellants, who were the claimants in a proceeding under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Compensation was sought on account of the death of one Srikanth, who died a bachelor leaving behind the appellant No.1 (Chikkamma), his mother aged about 58 years and his sister, the appellant No.2 (H.S. Susheela), a physically handicapped girl.

4. The learned Tribunal by taking into account the age of the mother of the deceased, adopted the multiplier of 9. Holding that the deceased was earning an income of Rs.7,000/- per month, the computation was worked out at Rs.4.08 lakhs. To this, interest was awarded at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition till the date of payment.

5. In appeal, the High Court enhanced the income of the deceased to Rs.9,000/- per month and maintained the multiplier adopted by the learned Tribunal i.e. 9. On the said basis, an additional amount of Rs.1.53 lakhs was awarded along with interest on the said enhanced amount payable from the date o