( 1 ) HEARD the learned Counsel for the appellant Sri G. Krishnamurthy and Sri H. G. Ramesh, learned Counsel for the Insurance company-respondent 3. None appears for respondents 1 and 2.

( 2 ) THIS appeal arises from M. V. C. No. 191 of 1987, decided by the Principal District Judge and Member, Motor Accidents claims Tribunal, Kolar, allowing the claim of the claimant for compensation in part, the Tribunal awarded compensation to the tune of Rs, 38,000/- in total, as also interest at the rate of 9 per cent per annum.

( 3 ) THE only point in dispute that has been raised is the quantum of compensation. The claimant-appellant is dissatisfied with the amount so awarded. It has been contended by learned counsel for the appellant that the compensation awarded is inadequate and it requires enhancement.

( 4 ) TO complete the facts, it is proper to mention that on 11-6-87, the lorry belonging to respondent 2 and driven by respondent 1, bearing Registration No. MYA-5016, made an accident and in that accident Narayanaswamy aged about 18 years died. According to the claimant who is the sister of deceased Narayanaswamy, deceased was hale and healthy at the time of accident, the