JUDGEMENT :

Though the matter is listed for admission, with the consent of learned advocates on both sides, it is heard finally.

2. Sri.Shashidhara R, learned counsel for appellant and Sri Abhinay Y. T., learned counsel for respondent, have appeared in-person.

3. For the sake of convenience, the parties shall be referred to in terms of their status and ranking before the Tribunal.

4. The claimants have preferred this appeal calling in question the judgment and award dated 14.11.2016 passed by the Railway Claims Tribunal, Bangalore Bench, whereby, the learned Member has dismissed the claim petition. It is this order which is called in question on various grounds as set out in the revision petition.

5. The petition averments are stated as under:

An application came to be filed under Section 16 of the Railways Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 read with Section 124-A of the Railways Act, 1989 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) by the claimants seeking compensation for the death of their son -Srinivasa Reddy.

It is stated that on 30.03.2012, Station Master Chikkajajur Railway Station appears