ORDER :

G. Shyam Prasad, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the Decree and Order dated 28.06.2006 passed in OP No. 266 of 2003 by the Chairman, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-cum-IV Additional District Judge, (Fast Track Court) Ongole.

2. The brief facts of the case are that the petition filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act by the legal representatives of the deceased for compensation on account of the death of the deceased in a motor accident occurred on 18.01.2003 claiming compensation of Rs. 5,00,000/-. The deceased along with her husband and other family members proceeding in a car bearing No. AP 9S 5599 to Hyderabad, and reached near Sambasivaraopeta, a lorry bearing No. AAG 993 came in opposite direction and dashed against the car. The deceased received injuries in the accident and died on the spot. The husband of the deceased committed suicide later. A case in crime No. 17 of 2003 was registered against the driver of the lorry. The deceased was doing saree business and earning Rs. 10,000/- per month by the date of the accident. The petitioners 1 and 2 are