1. This appeal is directed against the order dated 10-5-2002 in O.P.No. 1190 of 2000 on the file of the Chairman Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum Prl. District Judge, Nalgonda wherein the claim of the appellants was allowed in part awarding compensation of Rs.4,01,600/- with interest at 9% per annum from the date of the petition.

2. The appellants filed claim application before the Tribunal seeking compensation of Rs.10,00,000/- on account of death of the deceased Samad Razvi husband of the 1st claimant and father of claimants No. 2 to 5 who died in motor vehicle accident that occurred on 14-4-2000. According to the claimants on the fateful day of the accident the deceased and his friend were going for morning walk at Deverkonda-Nalgonda Road and at that time a lorry bearing No. AP-24-T-6675 F came from behind driven in rash and negligent manner and dashed against the deceased, as a result of which the deceased died on the spot. It is further pleaded that the deceased was aged 48 years, and was working as Senior Assistant in AMR Project & Irrigation Wing Department, Nalgonda and earning Rs. 11,261/-per month.

3. 1st respondent owner of the lorry did not file any counte