Gautam Chourdiya, J.

This appeal is by the claimants against the award dated 15.05.2017, passed by Second Additional Judge, to the Court of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ramanujganj, Distt.-Surguja (C.G.), in Claim Case No.25/2016 awarding total compensation of Rs. 15,78,000/-along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of application, In case the amount is not paid within one month from the date of award then the said amount shall carry 9% p.a. interest, fastening liability on the non-applicant No. 3 along with non-applicant Nos. 1 & 2 jointly and severally.

2. As per claim petition, on 26.01.2016, deceased Prakash Tandan, aged about 30 years, earning Rs.17,800/-per month as Government Teacher Grade-III died in the motor vehicle accident caused due to rash and negligent driving of offending vehicle bearing registration No. CG15-AB/0489 by non-applicant No.1-Vinod Kumar Rajak. The offending vehicle is owned by non-applicant No. 2 & insured with Non-applicant No. 3/The Oriental Insurance Company Limited.

3. On claim petition being filed by the claimants under Sect