( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 26. 4. 1990 of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Suit No. 385/1986 whereby the learned Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs. 3,81,000/- together with 9% interest from the date of filing of the petition till the date of realization.

( 2 ) THE facts of the case as noted by the Tribunal are as follows:

"the petitioners, (claimants herein) have filed this petition against respondents for grant of compensation on account of death of Yogender Singh Narwat, husband of petitioner no. 1, in an accident that took place on 12. 2. 1986 at about 9. 30 P. M. on Gurgaon Road Centuar Hotel. It is stated that the deceased was driving scooter No. HRV-3230 when he was struck by the offending vehicle i. e. car bearing No. DHX-8515 driven by respondent No. 1 rashly and negligently which came from behind at a fast speed and the deceased succumbed to the injuries on the spot. The deceased was youngman of 28 years of age. He was qualified as M. A. (Economics) and was having post-graduate diploma in Journalism and was working as a Bank Manager in Gurgaon Gramin Bank and was drawing Rs. 1579. 10p. per month. He left behind the