These four CMAs arise out of the common order dated 30-8-2004 passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-District Judge, Chittoor, in MVOP Nos.262 of 1998 and 466 of 1999.

2. On 30-10-1997, a mini lorry bearing No.KA-01-5083, owned by Sri Ramadas Motor Transport Limited (SRMT), and insured with New India Assurance Company Limited, dashed against another lorry bearing No.ABC-4570, near Nalagampalle village of Chittoor District. The lorry was owned by one Veerabhadraiah, and it was insured with United India Insurance Company Limited. Two persons, by name Arun Kumar and Gangadharam (for short "the claimants"), who were travelling in the mini lorry, sustained injures. They filed MVOP Nos.262 of 1998 and 466 of 1999, respectively, before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Chittoor, claiming a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- and Rs.75,000/-, respectively, against the respondents impleaded in the O.Ps. Through the common order dated 30-8-2004, the Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs.35,000/- to Arun Kumar, and Rs.20,000/- to Gangadharam, as compensation. Arun Kumar filed CMA No.4522 of 2004, and Gangadharam filed CMA No.1494 of 2006, seeking enhancement of the compensation. M/s. New India A