JUDGMENT

V. Srishananda, J. - Being aggrieved by the judgment and award dated 06.03.2012, passed in MVC No.1106/2011 on the file of MACT-II, Bellary, the appellants-claimants have preferred this appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

2. The brief facts which are necessary for the disposal of the appeal are as under :

It is contended in the claim petition that on 02.06.2011, at about 6.15 p.m. when one Abdul Razaak Dandavati who was proceeding towards the rest room in 1st Depot, Siruguppa road, Bellary after finishing his work, a KSRTC bus bearing Reg.No.KA-36/F-544 came in rash and negligent manner and dashed against him, as a result, he fell down and died at the spot. It is contended that the deceased Abdul was working as a driver in KSRTC and was earning Rs.23,428/- per month. The dependants have lodged a claim petition seeking suitable compensation.

3. In pursuance of the notice issued by the tribunal, respondents appeared before the tribunal. While 1st respondent i.e., driver did not file any written statement, the 2nd respondent filed detailed written statement denying the claim petition averments. Respondent No.2 specifically contended that the accident has occurred purel