JUDGMENT

V. Sujatha, J. - The appellants, who are claimants, filed this appeal aggrieved by the judgment and decree dated 23.03.2006 passed in M.V.O.P. No. 883 of 2002 by the Chairman, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-cum-Principal District Judge, East Godavari at Rajahmundry, granting compensation of Rs. 15,000/- with proportionate costs and subsequent interest at 7.5% per annum on compensation amount from the date of the petition till realisation.

For the sake of convenience, the parties are referred to as they are arrayed before the Tribunal.

2. The claimants filed the claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, claiming compensation of Rs. 10,00,000/- for the death of Suresh Yadav (hereinafter referred as 'the deceased') in a motor accident that occurred on 09.09.2001. On 09.09.2001, the deceased along with other CRPF Constables travelled in a van bearing No. AP-31-T-4796 being driven by the 1st respondent, in the course of their employment for investigation purposes and when the vehicle reached near Maredumilli area, suddenly landmine arranged by the Naxalites blasted, as a result of which, the deceased died on the spot. A case in Crime No. 28 of 2001 was registered