JUDGMENT

VIJAYKUMAR A.PATIL, J. - M.F.A.No.101664/2021 is filed by the legal representatives of the deceased Vajir Rehman Mujawar and M.F.A.No.101337/2021 is filed by the Divisional Controller, MSRTC, Sangli (for short, 'Corporation'). The claimants' appeal is for enhancement of the compensation and the Corporation is challenging the liability as well as the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal, being aggrieved by the judgment and award dtd. 31/3/2021 passed by VI Addl. District and Sessions Judge & Addl. MACT, Belagavi in MVC No.883/2013.

2. Brief facts giving raise to the filing of these appeals are that the claimant appellants have filed the claim petition under Sec. 166 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988 claiming compensation of Rs.80, 00, 000.00 from the respondent for the death of Mr.Vajir Mujawar who died in the road traffic accident on 5/11/2012. It is averred that the deceased Vajir was proceeding on his motorcycle bearing registration No.MH-10/T-463 from Vasagade to Charan on Bhilavdi main road in a moderate speed when he reached Bhilavde-Nagthane Phata road, MSRTC bus bearing registration No.MH- 14/BT-1075 coming from Ankalkop side driven by its driver in rash and negli