1. This appeal is filed by the claimants against the order dated 17.10.2002 in M.V.O.P. No.118 of 2002 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-I Additional District Judge, Kurnool whereby and whereunder the claimants were awarded an amount of Rs.5,03,527/- as against the claim of Rs.10,00,000/-, with proportionate costs and interest at 9% per annum from the date of the accident till the date of realisation.

2. The facts leading to the filing of this appeal can be summarised as follows:

On 27.10.2001, the deceased along with others was travelling by jeep bearing No. AP-21-A-9018 to go to Kurnool; that when the said vehicle reached Nannur Electrical Sub-Station, the driver-cum-owner drove it at high speed in a rash and negligent manner and it turned turtle due to bursting of the rear left side tyre and he lost control over the vehicle resulting in the death of the deceased-Danam on the spot and causing grievous injuries to other passengers. Orvakal P.S. registered a case in Crime No.71/2001; that the first appellant-wife, second and third appellants-minor children of the deceased preferred claim petition for compensation of Rs.10,00,000/-.

3. During the cou