JUDGMENT :

1. The appellants/claimants, being dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded, assail the order dated 28.02.2022 passed in M.V.O.P.No.158 of 2019 by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-Principal District Judge’s Court, Prakasam at Ongole. By the said order, compensation of Rs.10,73,400/- was awarded to the claimants, who are father and mother of the deceased, along with proportionate costs and interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of petition till realization, as against the claimed amount of Rs.25,00,000/-.

3. Brief facts of the case are as follows:

(ii) The 2^nd respondent-owner of the bus filed counter, which was adopted by the 1^st respondent-driver of the bus, stating that the bus was hired to 4^th respondent-Corporation and insured with the 3^rd respondent and that there was also negligence on the part of the deceased which contributed to the accident.

(iv) The 5^th respondent-Regional Manager of APSRTC also filed written statement, which was adopt